Dolores Salazar passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019 shy of her 84th birthday. She was born in La Union, New Mexico on April 12, 1935. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Salazar, former Mayor of El Paso, Father Pablo Viramontes and Mother Delfina Viramontes. She is survived by her brothers Rulie Viramontes, Ruben (Uncle Baby) Viramontes and her sisters Carmen Lopez and Belia Mamuzich.
She is survived by her children Debra Kosich, Susan Bullard (Ted), Michael Salazar (Sheryl), Mark Salazar (Laura), Linda King, Matthew Salazar, and Martin Salazar. Her surviving grandchildren include Eric Salazar, Jennifer Bobst, Corey and Ryan Salazar, Sydney and Taylor Maresca. Great Grandchildren, Madison Salazar, Braydon, Christian and Austin Hamilton, Oliver and Simon Maresca.
Dolores was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, who put the needs of her family first. She was an amazing cook and a extremely talented sewer. She was also a devoted Christian and loved hearing and preaching the word of the Lord. She was heavily involved in her prayer meetings, loved gardening and listening to Christian and Mariachi music. She made friends wherever she went and they fell in love with her. Dolores was a giver, very selfless, and was truly an Angel to everyone she met.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 6:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at Harvest Christian Center, 1345 New Harvest Pl. Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
