Maria Vermaercke Salazar, age 91, of Von Ormy, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny V. Salazar; brothers: Karel Vermaercke and Maurice Vermaercke; and sisters, Palmyre Vermaercke-DeKlerk and Germaine Vermaercke.
Maria is survived by her daughter, Palmyre Garnett and William Thomas; son, Florent Salazar; son, Alfons Salazar and Diane; brothers: Leon Vermaercke and Marcel Vermaercke; sisters, Alice Vermaercke, Rosette Vermaercke-Cotman and Georgette Vermaercke; grandchildren: Rexine Villegas and Bernie, Erica Rodriguez-Facer and Roger, Connie Salazar, Johnny Salazar, Jr., Ryan Salazar, Jessica Salazar, Sarah Davis and Josh, Reggie Ochoa; great-grandchildren, Diego Villegas, Isabella Villegas, Dane Facer, Rylan Facer, Johnny V. Salazar, III, Nathan Salazar, Matthieu Salazar, Alec Salazar, Jaydean Blanks, Riley Davis, Keirra Salazar.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24th at 11:00 A.M. at the Porter Loring on McCullough. Minister Jack Lavallee will officiate.