Fernando T. Salazar, born May 30, 1934 in Houston, Texas passed away February 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Fernando is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Salazar, Sr. and Julia Torres; wife Rachel Salazar; son, Fernando Salazar, Jr.; brothers, Alfredo Salazar, Frank Salazar, Daniel Salazar; sisters, Lillie Zapata and Celia Rodriguez. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was a Veteran in the United States Airforce. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 14th from 5-9 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 15th at 11 AM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adolfo Diaz Salinas, Gilberto Carcini, Gilbert Garza, Johnny Rivera, Maximo Reyna III, Frank Salazar, David Salazar and Bobby Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers are Juan Tristan and Pedro Espinoza.