Ida Salazar, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in her memory care facility. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Las Nutrias, New Mexico, to Juan and Manuelita Ulibarri. Ida was the eldest of nine children, a role that nurtured her natural sense of responsibility, compassion, and care for others from an early age.
On August 9, 1945, Ida married the love of her life, Sam Salazar, in Parkview, New Mexico. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around love, faith, and family. In 1953, they relocated to Nucla, Colorado, where they raised their five children: Tilda, Belinda, Vangie, Roberto, and Stephen. Later in life, Ida and Sam moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, to be closer to the VA hospital for Sam’s care.
Ida’s life was one of quiet joys and simple pleasures. She was a talented and patient crocheter, crafting beautiful pieces that her family will treasure for generations. She found serenity in her garden, where her green thumb brought life and color to every season. Ida also had a playful side, enjoying lively games of bingo, adventurous travels, and peaceful fishing trips that created cherished memories for her and her family.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, and her daughters Tilda and Belinda. She leaves behind her children: Vangie (Ed) of Quartzsite, AZ; Roberto (Janet) of Grand Junction, CO; and Stephen (Josie) of Thornton, CO. Ida also leaves behind two sisters and a brother, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members who will forever hold her in their hearts.
Ida’s warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love touched all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she nurtured and inspired.
