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Michael Salazar passed away at home on July 13, 2024, at 65. Michael had just retired from the mining industry after 37 years. Michael was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed buggy riding,
boating, and camping. Michael was a devoted husband, dad, and grandpa and worked tirelessly to make life special.
He is survived by his wife Shelly Salazar; mother Helen Salazar; children Alissa (Robert)
Velasquez, Marques (Danielle) Perez, Nichole (Jason) Steveson, Jessica (Andrew) Gatewood,
Candace Van Haren, and Brady Van Haren; sisters Rose Ann Steinmetz and Janice Hernandez; and 10 grandchildren and 2 ½ great-grandchildren.
Michael is preceded in death by his father Andres “Andy” Salazar and brothers Andy Salazar, Jr.,
Tim Salazar, and John Trojanovich, Jr.
Services for Michael will be on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Family Fellowship Church beginning
with a visitation at 11 am and service at noon. A reception will follow at the American Legion.
