Celia Salazar, 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2015. She graduated from Loretto Academy and Texas Western College (UTEP). Celia retired from the Yselta School District after 45 years of service. She was the dedicated principal of the Yselta Pre-K Center for 26 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Luis Proo and Petra Proo. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Francisco Salazar, children Liz Ramirez (Daniel), Michael Salazar (Samantha), Marie Maldonado (Dr. Hector), grandchildren Matthew, Carissa, Martin, Stephen, great-granddaughter Riley and sisters Esther Rojo and Mary Ruiz. Celia will be greatly missed, please join the family in honoring her life and memory.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. Pius Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 North Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.