Elizabeth Salom

Liz, or as we know her Yaya was born in El Paso, Texas to Tony & Soledad Salom on January 16, 1953.

In 1972, Richard C White, Member of Congress recognized Liz’s accomplishment of being the first female student body president in the history of El Paso High School.

She graduated from UTEP earning both a Bachelors of Science in Education, and a Masters of Education. After these life milestones she was employed by EPISD at Beall Elementary School where she faithfully dedicated 25 years towards children’s health, and community welfare. In 1995-1996 Liz was honored as Beall Elementary School Campus Teacher of the Year.

With all this her greatest accomplishment was her selflessness. Better than most Liz understood that life was family and family was life. She donated a kidney to her sister Maggie granting us all the gift of time with a loved one.

On March 30, 2017 our angel was called home by the Lord. Liz is survived by her brothers John(Martha) & Jesse (Anna) Salom, her sisters Martha Romero (Richard), Nacima Kujok (Mohammed) and Soledad Baca (Epifiano), 14 nephews & nieces, 17 grand nephews & nieces, and finally her favorite companion her puppy dog Maxie.

We know Liz is looking down from above cheering on her favorite teams: the fearless EPHS Tigers, mighty UTEP Miners, and valiant Dallas Cowboys.

A Visitation will be held Monday, April 3, 2017 from 5-9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler. A Mass will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Church 900 West Missouri, a Graveside service to follow at Evergreen Cemetery Alameda.

Pallbearers for Aunt YaYa, will be nephews: Richard A. Romero, John Salom Jr., David Romero, Jesse Salom Jr., Nicholas Romero, Michael Salom, Anthony Salom, Paul Salom, and Nathan Salom.

Honorary Pallbearers: John Salom, Jesse Salom, and Uncle George Salom.

In lieu of flowers and keeping with her spirit of giving, contributions can be made to Holy Family Church or National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago,IL, 60606

Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West. www.martinfuneralhomewest.com

Arrangements under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, El Paso, TX.