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John Salazar Obituary

1961 ~ 2013
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, John Timothy Salazar died suddenly May 3, 2013.
He was born August 26, 1961 to Toby and Ivanne Salazar in SLC, Utah.
He married the love of his life Teresa Avila on September 23, 1989. They had two lovely daughters Avelina (James) and Veronica (Angel) and his special granddaughter "Waga Baby" Dahlia.
He received his education in Salt Lake and graduated from West High.
In April 1981 he joined the Navy. He was proud of his Navy adventures and was especially proud that his daughter Avelina joined in 2008.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, brother Samuel Patrick and aunt Jeanie Piep and brother- in-law Jim Cleverly.
He is survived by his wife, daughter, granddaughter, parents, three brothers, Anthony (Catherine), Theodore (Lois), Toby, two sisters, Victoria (Ross) Cleverly and Kathleen (John) Martinez. Many special Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 am May 8, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church 174 East 900 South. A vigil service will be held Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary 372 East 100 South where friends may call from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Rest in Peace "Mims"

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 7 to May 8, 2013.
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My condolences to cousin Toby and Ivann and the rest of the Salazar Family. Teddy made it a point to visit me here several years ago when he was in San Diego. We had a very good time together reflecting on the many stories when we were kids. I am so sorry to hear about his passing, Love, cousin Philip Archuleta

Philip Archuleta

May 13, 2013

Good bye my brother I will always keep you in my heart! You were one of the best BIG brothers any one could ask for!!! you realyy touched my heart!!!
Love your little sis Kafaleen!!1

May 8, 2013

Rest in peace my friend, I will always miss you

Chris Clayton

May 7, 2013

Goodbye my best friend, I will never forget you...Rest in peace. Your family was always great, and I wish them peace in this time of loss....I love you, my brother, rest in peace and say hi to John and George for me.

Chris Clayton

May 7, 2013

Our condolences to you Teresa , Avie and Veronica , John we will miss you're smile

Kathy , Juan Garcia

May 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with his Wife and family, My Uncle Toby and Aunt Ivann and cousins.There was a special NickName Timmy use to call me when we were younger only very few new about.Love you Rest in Peace

Teresa Salazar

May 7, 2013

We Love You and We will miss you Timmy.
May God Bless your family and My Uncle Toby and Aunt Ivann and my Cousins.

Love you.

Cindy Lopez and Her Kids and Grandkids

May 7, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Liz (Salazar) Robbins

May 7, 2013

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