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WALTER SALAZAR Obituary
SALAZAR, WALTER Walter Salazar, age 86, passed from this world on January 9, 2012. He was born in San Antonio Texas, one of 12 children born to Erminia and Vincente Salazar on February 15th 1925. Walter joined the Navy at age 17. He retired in 1969 after 26 years of service. The highlight of his career was teaching Survival Training to US Pilots during the Vietnam War. He was instrumental in establishing a Training Survival School at Cubi Point, Philippines. After retiring he continued serving our country by working at the US Border Patrol in San Diego. Walter loved the outdoors; he was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Dolores Martinez Salazar two daughters Lola and Sally and one son Vincent as well as nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be said on January 19th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, San Diego, CA. Lunch to follow at the Salazar's residence.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cheryl Vanwormer
January 22, 2012
So so so sad to hear about Walter's passing. My heart and sympathy goes out to his family...my family. He was a kind and loving person and I was so fortunate to have known him and to have so many good memories to draw on. PS Walter, if you can hear, dont be too bossy up there in heaven and tell Grandma Lucy I said hi! Love you and Miss you!
Tata and Mazzy
sally salazar preston
January 22, 2012
A recent picture of our dad and a friends dog, Mazzy. Dad, you will be missed more than you know. We love you. Sally
Kristina Rios de Lumbreras
January 22, 2012
We're sorry to hear about Uncle Walter's death. He was a great person and could make us laugh no matter what. Thoughts and prayers for the family in California--Kristina (Lupe's daughter) and Jesus Lumbreras
Elizabeth Colligan
January 16, 2012
HI EVERYONE and so sorry to hear about uncle Walter. Please accept my condolences. I married and my married name is Elizabeth
Rios Colligan and I live in Miami Beach FL. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Doe, cousin Lola, Sally and Vincent.
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