Rose Salazar

April 8th, 1929 - December 1st, 2019

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Rose Salazar, 90, a resident of San Pedro surrounded by her loving family, was called home by her creator on December 1, 2019. Rose was born on April 8, 1929 in Vallecitos, NM to the late Eligio and Estefanita DeVargas.

Rose was a very strong, faithful woman. She instilled in her family the value of hard work, honesty and respect. She was extremely devoted to her family during her lifetime and at the time of her illness, her children and grandchildren responded with the same love and devotion providing for her care and comfort.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents; her husband Ben J. Salazar; brother Isais DeVargas; sisters Eppie Larabell, Esther Lopez, Esmiria Lucero, and Evangeline Herrera; Brothers-in-law Earl Larabell, Jerome Trujillo, Sam Herrera; and beloved cousin Gail Gallegos.

Rose is survived by her daughters Patricia and husband Jose “Coco” Archuleta, Rebecca and husband Earl Salazar; and son Eliud and wife Katherine Salazar. Her Grandchildren Alonso Archuleta, Milena Archuleta, Zaqueo Salazar and wife Sarah, Andres Salazar, and Lupita Salazar; her Great-Grandson, her “baby” Elias Salazar. Her sisters Elva Trujillo and Geraldine Sandoval; Brothers-In-Law Levi Lopez, and Sibi Lucero.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren whom lovingly cared for her; honorary pallbearers will be Arturo DeVargas; Gary, Felix, and Gailann Gallegos

A rosary will be held on Thursday December 5, 2019 at 7pm at the Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, a mass of Catholic burial will be held December 6, 2019 at 10am at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz with internment to follow at The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Rose’s caregivers and the Los Alamos Home Health and Hospice team for their support during this time.

Tributes

Diana M Magallanez

Becky, Eliud and Patsy— our family is saddened to hear about your mom’s passing. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Con carińo, Di Márquez Magallanez

Published December 9th, 2019

Phyllis Sanchez Trujillo

Becky and Earl, sorry for the loss of your Mother. God be with you at this time of sorrow. The Lord promises to carry you during the hard times.

Published December 6th, 2019

Denise Jaramillo

Patsy, Coco, Milena, Alonso and the rest of the Family, our deepest condolences sent to you. Grandma Rose will be missed and fond memories of her will be held closely in my heart. Prayers sent to you all and may Grandma Rose fly high with the Angels. RIP Bamba Rose. Love - Denise, Gus & Family

Published December 5th, 2019

Evelyn Herrera

Alfred and I are so sorry to hear about Rose's passing. We had many happy moments in the car pool and work. She was a great lady who we were blessed to have met. Our condolences are with all of you during this time.

Published December 8th, 2019