Nicanor A Salas

Nicanor (Nic.) Andres Salas, born June 5, 1926, Houston, TX. Father, Celedonio Salas, Mother, Concepcion Ruiz. Married Elvia Gutierrez, Laredo, TX, May 22, 1955. Children, Marianella (husband, Vernon Wentz), Nicanor Andres, Jr., Clarissa Anna, Mario Alberto (Diana Salazar), Maria Veronica, Eric Javier (John Rutigliano), Andres Ricardo (wife, Kelly), Cynthia Monica (husband, Tri Le). Grandchildren, Angela (husband, Tom Campone), Marcella Perez, MD, Christina (husband, Ryan Bollenbacher), Monica Salas, Nicanor Esteban Salas, Isabella Salas and India Salas. World War II Veteran. Graduated from School of Architecture, University of Texas, Austin in 1952 with a lifetime career as an architect both in private practice and Government service. Member of St. Pius X for 38 years. Served on many Parish and Diocesan committees for the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Diocese of Dallas. He was a follower of Christ, artist, poet, comedian, musician, lover of nature and always in awe of God's creation. Staff Sgt. Salas was a soldier to the very end. After a 14 year battle with prostate cancer, our Lord finally called him home. He fought bravely for our country and fought his cancer valiantly, with dignity and without complaint. He was surrounded in love by all 8 children, grandchildren and his beautiful wife of 58 years during his last few hours here on earth. He taught us to love unconditionally and to never go to bed angry. His last instructions to his children were to, "love one another as I have always loved you." If desired, memorials may be made to The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.nationalww2museum.org.