Martin Salazar

He was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea P. Salazar, his son, Miguel Salazar, his father, Basilio Salazar, his mother, Cleotilde Figueroa Salazar, his brothers, Joe Salazar, Luciano Salazar, Alfonso Salazar, his sisters, Maria Ramirez, Mary Lou Garcia, and Clemencia Ojeda.

Martin was born in San Marcos, Texas on January 30, 1933.

Martin was the first Hispanic man in Lubbock to drive for what is now known as Citibus. After he drove the bus for a few years, he found his love for truck driving. He ended his career with Mrs. Baird’s Bakery, and he and his wife Andrea took up traveling after he retired.

Martin was always known for telling a good story that involved a hilarious joke and plenty of laughs. He loved to throw on a good record on his record player and dance with his family

One thing about Martin is that he never judged anyone. He had a giving heart of gold, full of kindness and everything good in the world. He treated his family like royalty and unconditional love.

Martin was survived by his children Martin Jr. (Mina) Salazar, Nicolas Salazar, Rene (Lillia) Salazar, Linda S. Collins (Michael) and Ida Salazar. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Lina and Marcos Salazar, Nicolas Salazar Jr. (Dianna), Christopher and Brian Salazar, Jesse, Joshua and Sabrina Salazar. Valarie Robson, Gina Collins, Michael (Christina) Pauda, Erica (Brandon) Adams, Matthew (Destiny) Pauda and great grandchildren, Isaiah (Beloved) Pauda, Makayla Pauda, Iselin Collier, Yasmina Salazar, Niko Salazar, Kainoa Salazar, Kezia Salazar, Luciano Castillo and Priscilla and Christian Guajardo.

Martin was the kindest, sweetest soul to the entire family and will be incredibly missed.

A viewing for Martin will be held at 4 p.m. April 4, 2022 at Resthaven Funeral Home, 5740 19th Street. An additional viewing will be open to family and friends all day April 5, 2022 at Resthaven, and a rosary will follow at 7 p.m. Last, his funeral is April 6, 2022, with a church service at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace, 3111 Erskine Street. Martin will be laid to rest at Resthaven immediately following the service, where he will finally be laid to eternal rest with the love of his life.

Pallbearers are Michael Pauda, Matthew Pauda, Isaiah Pauda, Nick Salazar Jr., Brian Salazar and Marcos Salazar, respectively

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the SALAZAR family.