Gilbert Salazar

Gilbert was born on December 20, 1949 to Placido Cipriano and Delfina (Rivera) Salazar in Hebbronville, Texas. He longtime resident of Waco. Gilbert was a Baptist by faith. He graduated from Waco High School in 1968. He married the love of his life, ( Janie Castaneda, on April 12, 1969 in Waco. Gilbert worked at Sturdisteel in Hewitt as supervisor for many years. He enjoyed gambling, watching the Dallas Cowboys and drinking a cold beer. Gilbert enjoyed most of all, spending time with family, grandchildren, and especially his four legged friend, Maxine. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ruben Salazar, and one sister.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Janie Salazar of Waco, son, Gilbert Sergio Salazar, Jr., of Waco,

Granddaughters, Jessica Salazar of Mansfield, Felicia Salazar of Waco, and four great-grandchildren, brother, Placido Cipriano Salazar, Jr., and wife, Lupe of Beeville, sisters, Sylvia Garcia and husband, Archie of Beeville, Nina Denton and husband, Harold of Louisiana, Josie Mateos and husband, Raul of Livingston.