Juan G. Salazar Jr. went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2011 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife Elena Salazar; children, Adam Salazar (Mary) and Eva Salazar; brother and sister-in-law, Ricardo and Susan Salazar; grandchildren, Miranda Salazar, Adam Salazar Jr. and Joshua Garza; numerous nieces and nephews. He completed 2 years in the U.S. Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam where he received a service medal with 1 Bronze Star, National Defense medal, and a Vietnam Campaign medal. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Christus Hospice and University Hospital for the special care they provided. Juan was a long time employee of Alamo Iron Works and had numerous friends that he enjoyed working with. He was a quiet, happy man who loved his family very much and will be greatly missed. A 9:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited followed by a 10:00 a.m. mass Friday, September 02, 2011 at St. Bonaventure’s Catholic Church. Inurnment to follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Services under the direction of
