Sam J. Salazar age, 92, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 due to a sudden illness.

He was born on April 30, 1931 to Delfinia R. and Merejildo Salazar in Maes, NM.

Sam was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He worked at Highlands Cafeteria for 49 years. Sam loved fishing, pinon picking and being with his family. He was a happy soul and always made people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Merejildo and Delfinia; wife: Josie Salazar; sons: John Salazar and Anthony Salazar; grandchildren: John Salazar and Valerie Gallegos; sister: Georgia Salazar; brother: Joe Salazar.

Sam is survived by his brother: Frank Salazar (Pauline); daughter: Joanne Salazar; sons: Steve Salazar (Ruby) and Sam Salazar Jr. (Elaine); grandchildren: Andrew Salazar (Henrietta). Josette Montoya (Mario), Angie Nunn (Brian), Andrea Padilla (Raymond), John Romero (Stephanie) and Jessie Salazar (Magle); great-grandchildren: 22; great great grandchildren: 6.

Rosary service will be recited on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:00pm. Funeral mass will be conducted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9:00am both services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, NM with Father Rob Yaksich as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Los Vigiles Cemetery in Los Vigiles, NM with the following serving as pallbearers Jason Salazar, Jessie Salazar, Justin Ramirez, John Salazar, Deleno Maestas and Leandro Vigil. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Salazar, Patsy Gallegos, Charles Gallegos, Shawn Gallegos, Angel Ramirez and Katie Salazar.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.