Gumesindo "Mesindo" Salazar Sr.

He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1956-1959.

Mesindo is survived by his wife, Olga Salazar; sons Miguel “Mike” Salazar, Mesindo “Bug” Salazar (Amber), grandchildren Aubrey Marie Salazar, Kristiana, Jaethan, Zachariah, and daughters, Anna Miller (Dennis), Betty Jean Salazar, and Pilar Salazar. Mesindo will forever be remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Antonio Salazar, Manuel Salazar, Frank Salazar, Alberto Salazar, Abel Salazar, Alex Salazar; and sisters, Aurora Gonzales, Aurelia Garcia, Maria Salazar.

Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 18th followed with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 19th at Catholic Cemetery #3 located at 1900 N. Vine St. with full military service under the auspice of Victoria County Veterans Council, AL, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, EX-POW, MOPH, WS, KWV, VVA.

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