Anselmo Salaz

1940 ~ 2021

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Anselmo "Papa Bear" Salaz, 81, passed away on October 22, 2021. He struggled with Parkinson's disease. Born July 6, 1940 to Jose and Roselina Salaz in San Antonio, Colorado. In 1958 he married Darlene Martinez. He has only worked 3 jobs all his life: RC Ellets, Summer Hayes, and Kennocott Copper and he retired. Dad was a workaholic. He loved fishing and watching westerns like John Wayne.

He is survived by his daughter Dana Salaz, 4 grandchildren Rudy Jr, Anthony, Jennifer Velasquez and Andrea Salaz. He has 2 great grandchildren Mackalino Salaz and Aryu Velasquez and his little sister Vera Ybberra.

Preceded in death by both parents, his sons Wayne and Mike Salaz, his wife Darlene and brother Frank Salaz and sister Ester Gallegos.

You will be truly missed, and we love you so much. It's never goodbye but see you later.

Services will be held at a future date.


Guestbook/Condolences

My dear Pop's I am so happy that you are at peace now and with your precious family. Tell them all hi and give them hugs for me. You will be missed so. Fly with the Angels now and love your children, wife the mother of your children.


- Lisa Mortensen

Dana & Family, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you for the loss of Dad, Grandpa & Uncle cemi. He will always be with you in your hearts and soul🙏♥️
RIP Uncle Cemi🙏🙏🙏


- Tami

Dad I miss you so much my Papa Bear. No matter what you'll always be my papa bear. Dad your the wizes man I will ever no. Dad I want to thank you for everything. Everything you have done for me, gave me and for loving me. I'm going to really miss you dad. I love you dad fly high with the angles. Please watch over us dad. Give mom and my big brothers a hug and kiss for me. I love you daddy. Check up on me okay dad? Love you forever daddy.


- Dana L Salaz