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David Henry Salazar

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University of North CarolinaUniversity of Northern Colorado

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Archdiocese of Denver Funeral Home at Mount Olivet

12801 W. 44th Avenue

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

David Salazar Obituary

Resident of Wheat Ridge, CO since 1971. Born in Fort Lupton, CO. Grew up in Greeley and Kersey. Graduated from Kersey High School in 1960. Enlisted in the Air Force where he went to Pharmacy School, later attending UNC and graduating from CU Boulder with a degree in Pharmacy. One of David's passions was genealogy, leading him to found the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America. Enjoyed the mountains, gardening, camping, hiking, biking and collecting antiques. Loved his family especially his grandchildren. Valued education and instilled those values into his children and grandchildren. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1995 and survived to see and enjoy the lives of his four grandchildren. Survived by children, Laurence Salazar and Diana (Jim) Maes; grandchildren, Alecia Salazar, Jack Salazar, Christina Schinke, and Audra Maes; his mother, Marina Salazar and 9 brothers and sisters. Rosary, Saturday,8/15/15, 9:00 am followed by Scripture Service, Saturday, 9:20 am, both at Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Entombment, Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Published by Denver Post on Aug. 12, 2015.

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Alecia Salazar

August 6, 2024

I miss you every day grandpa, there's not a single day that passes that I don't want to talk to you. You're the only one who supported my dreams to be an artist. I love you so much.

Diana

August 5, 2021

We so miss you and love you dad! I wish you were here in person today, but I know you´re watching over the girls and I.

Kara Black

March 6, 2018

David was a true inspiration to the young generation.

Diana Maes

August 20, 2015

A candle will always be burning in my heart for you dad!

Jackie Mtchell

August 13, 2015

I admired Dave for his strength, and his character. He will live in the memories of many.'When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran

Mitchell Rogers & Becky Brockman

August 13, 2015

Our hearts join yours in grieving the loss of David. Although his valliant battle is now over, our hearts celebrate together with yours the certain truth that he is forever free in Jesus. It has been an honor knowing him.

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