MSG. Frederico Salazar, Jr. (US Army Retired)

On February 14, 2025, Frederico Salazar, Jr. went to his Heavenly Home to be with his Lord and Savior and with his Heavenly Family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 22, 1963, to Federico and Aurora Marques Salazar.

Frederico married the love of his life, Cynthia Martinez, in 1984 in Colorado City, TX. They were happily married for 38 years.

Frederico Jr was a strong, sharp, courageous, loyal, faithful man of NO FEAR. He put his faith, family, and work first in his life. He loved his family so dearly. He was an amazing man and loving husband, father, brother and son. Frederico Jr enjoyed taking care of his wife, children and his parents no matter the distance or time of day.

Frederico Jr was enlisted in the United States Army for 26 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He then continued his duty for the people as a police officer for 10 years. He had a very strong work ethic and always enjoyed what he did.

He always enjoyed receiving company at home to sit around tell stories, BBQ & have a few beers. He loved his beers cold & only drank them if the mountains were blue. His favorite collection was his fishing poles and guns. Anytime the weather was nice he would drag out his kayaks to go fishing for cans lol.

He always gave his very best in everything he did, no matter what it was, from start to finish. When he wasn’t at work, he loved to stay busy with his children, grandchildren, family & friends. He loved taking his wife Cynthia out dancing to Tejano and Country music.

He was a communicant of St. Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop, Texas.

He was known by many & loved by all.

Our Forever Hero.

Frederico Salazar, Jr. is survived by his children; daughter, Jessica Ann Salazar-Taylor and husband Marshall of Colorado City; son, Frederico Baltasar Salazar, III “Freddy” and wife Angelica of San Antonio. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Yolanda Torres and husband Edward, Mary Ester Cantu and husband Eddie Solis, and Mary Flores and husband Sam Rodulfo; brothers, Frank Salazar of San Antonio, David Salazar and wife Cindy of Colorado City; Ricky Salazar of Colorado City, Lupe Lopez, Jimmy Caseas and Gabriel Salazar of San Antonio; two brothers-in-law, Jesse Martinez, Jr. and wife Barbara of Abilene, and Raymond Martinez and wife Audy of Colorado City.

Frederico Jr is also survived by his grandchildren, Dominique Salazar, Danielle Salazar, Danica Salazar, Andres Salazar, Jaelyn Salazar, Eryka Salazar, Julian Rodriguez and Zoey Rodriguez.

Also left to cherish his memory are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Salazar; infant son Michael Salazar; parents, Federico Sr, and Aurora Salazar; in laws, Jesus and Petra Martinez; brothers-in-law, J. Raymundo and Jerry Martinez; Niece, Aurora Dawson.

A visitation for MSG. Frederico will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606. A time of sharing memories and recitation of the Rosary will occur on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. A committal service will occur Friday, February 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife.