Juaquin Salazar, was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle . He graduated from Levelland High School in 1978. He continued his education at Golden State business college as an accountant and book keeping. He married Juanita Reyna on November 1984 in Levelland and blessed with four children from this union. He worked as a pipe line Specialist and inspector in the Oil fields for several years a very hard working man. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, football, he was in a bowling league, playing pool and throwing darts, with all his friends also known as his brothers and they would call him by his nick name “Wally”, liked grilling and barbequing, drinking listening to music with his soul brothers@ the Ranch and good conversation and food, his joy in life were all his grandchildren.
Proceeded in Death by:
Parents: Efren Sr. and Clelia De Los Santos Salazar
Son: Joshua Nathan Salazar
Brothers: Elias Salazar, Efren Salazar Jr., Jesus Salazar, and David Salazar
Sisters: Lorie Smith, Esther Smith
Survivors:
Spouse of 40 years: Juanita Janie Reyna of Levelland
Daughters: Jessica Perez (Gloria Gonzales), Jellica ( Eric) Meza-Morales, and Jalisa Salazar all three of Levelland
Son: Isaiah Lopez of San Antonio
Sisters: Nancy Ancira and Isabel Chapa, of Lubbock, Carole Smith of San Antonio, Adelina Salazar of California, Emma (Roger) Peck and Margret (Homer) Mc Neal both of Levelland
Brothers: Robert Smith and Leno Salazar both of Lubbock, Lupe Salazar of Sundown
Grandchildren: (12) Jason Torres, Vincent Torres, Noah Perez, Tony Gonzales, Malachi Lara, Eiralanna Salazar, Brayson Salazar - Frey, Lilianna Hinojosa, Jeremiah Meza, Joshua Rodriguez, Mattox Garza, Oscar Garza IV.
Great Grandchildren: (4) Michael Gonzales, Mila Torres, Urial Gonzales, Jasyah Perez
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