Mario "La Tripa" Salazar

1931 - 2012

Mario "La Tripa" Salazar obituary, 1931-2012, Houston, TX

Mario "La Tripa" Salazar

1931 - 2012

BORN

1931

DIED

2012

Mario Salazar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 10, 2012.
Mario "La Tripa" Salazar was born on March 5, 1931 and was raised in 2nd Ward, Texas. He passed away on September 7, 2012. Mario is preceded in death by his father, Luciano Salazar, his mother, Petranila, his brother, Luciano Jr, and his sister, Alice Luna.Mario is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ernestine C. Salazar; son Alexander Salazar and his wife, Sonia; daughter Dolores Barber and her husband, David; son Alfred Lopez; Step-son Albert Arredondo; Step-daughter Alice Arredondo; son Mario Salazar; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Martinez and brother-in-law Jesse, and Carmen Nash; and countless other family and friends.

At the time he passed away, Mario was retired from A & E Products. He loved to work, he loved to hunt and fish, and above all he loved his family. He was always willing to help out anyone who was in need.

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August 8, 2013

Richard Salazar posted to the memorial.

March 6, 2013

Paul Kirkland posted to the memorial.

March 5, 2013

Alex Salazar posted to the memorial.

There hasn't been a day that's gone by that I haven't thought of you and the guidance you gave. I miss you in a huge way Grampa.

Richard Salazar

August 8, 2013

Paul Kirkland

March 6, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. SALAZAR!!!
You are truly missed...til we meet again.

Alex Salazar

March 5, 2013

Happy Birthday DAD ??
Love You and I miss you so much ??
Love your son, Alex

Dolores Barber

January 21, 2013

It's only been 4 months and I miss my DAD dearly. I miss his riding around the house in his scooter and all the little things he said and did. He was a wonderful provider and protector. I remember when growing up and when we would go to parties or to any other occations my dad was the life of the party. I miss his laughter and his sense of humor. There is a lot more that I miss of him, but he will always be in my heart. Dad I know you are in a deep sleep and waiting for the day we will meet again. I will be waiting for you with open arms.

Love, your daughter.
Dolores

Alfred Lopez

September 14, 2012

I will Miss you DAD, But you always be in my memories i will neverfor get you!
your son Alfred Lopez...

September 14, 2012

May God be with you and your family at this time and may you find comfort in his arms.
Eyvonne West
Leasing Associates

Tim Medrano & Family

September 14, 2012

Rest in Peace, Uncle Mario.

Eddie & Karen Tipton

September 14, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your loved one.

Brewster Family

September 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace to a long-lived soul....

Geneva Martinez Harris

September 13, 2012

Ernestine, our thoughts, prayers, hugs and love are with you always. In my heart I know the glorious arms of our Lord embracing Tio Mario, are the very ones wrapped around you all as well. With our deepest condolences, Geneva and family

Vicky and Carmen

September 13, 2012

Our brother Mario will be dearly missed. Growing up and through the years he was always there for us. From a young age he was good at making gadgets for us to use as toys. Whether it was a scooter out of spare wood, or a pretend weapon out of rubber bands, he could do it all. If by chance we were home alone, any small noise had us right behind our brother for protection. Carmen had a special song that Mario would sing to her and I will always have memories of a certain arrow that just happened to come my way courtesy of our brother. No doubt Heaven is getting an earful right now, and until we meet again, his voice, laughter and memories will live on in our hearts forever. We miss you and love you~Your sisters, Vicky and Carmen

Rene and Nora Vandenberghe

September 13, 2012

Our prayers to the Salazar Family and in this time of sorrow may God comfort you and may each great memory give you peace and strength for each tomorrow.

GEORGE&STELLA SONNIER

September 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jesse and Cecilia Martinez

September 13, 2012

When the lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. God is always in our corner even at times like this. Our thoughts and prayers to the Salazar family

September 13, 2012

May the bereaved family of Mr. Salazar be comforted by looking forward to a time when all causes of death and the heartaches it brings will be no more.

Cynthia Padilla

September 13, 2012

Our deepest condolences and respect to the Salazar family. Tripa was a very good friend and hunting buddy to my uncles, David "Buckshot", Richard, Israel and my dad Leo Martinez, so many fond and funny stories they would share. Our prayers are with you.

The Padilla and The Martinez Family.

September 13, 2012

I worked with Mario and Ernestine for years. He was fun to work with and be around and he never missed a day of work for any reason. He loved his family and was proud of who he was and where he was from - Second Ward, Texas. He was a one of a kind with lots of personality. His family at A&E will miss him.

ROSIE N BETo SANTIAGO FAMIILY

September 13, 2012

Our prayers or with you forever. Godspeed on you Journey HOME

JOE " lil joe" MENDOZA JR.

September 12, 2012

Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to THE SALAZAR FAMILY. My Dad and TRIPA are friends from back in the day sometimes you lose track of friends but the memories you never do.GOD BLESS YOU MR.SALAZAR .FROM THE MENDOZA FAMILY

robert jr. capuchino

September 12, 2012

May the soul of faithful departed,through the mercy of GOD,rest in peace..our prayers & thoughts are with your family...behalf of the Capuchino family....

Ronnie Gonzalez

September 12, 2012

Mario, you will be miss!

raymond vasquez

September 12, 2012

Dolores
We hear about the passing of your dad and our thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family at this moment.
From your second family at Leasing Associates, we love you.

Yolanda Salas

September 12, 2012

"Tripa" you are gonna be greatly missed... Now you can go keep my daddy "Blackie" company... Fly with the angels... Our deepest condolences to the Salazar Family... From: The Salas Family

Angela Martinez-Vicencio

September 12, 2012

RIP Tio Mario, We will love your always!

Dwayne ( stick ) Daussin

September 12, 2012

i was privleged to work with mario for over a decade . his work ethic is second to none. the man never missed a day of work . i will never forget those days . rest in peace my old friend .

September 12, 2012

Tio Mario will be greatly missed, but we will always keep him close to us, as he will always be in our hearts. May our prayers comfort you now and always.

May you rest in peace Tio Mario

Love, Monica & Chuy Escobedo

Paul & Rosie Kirkland

September 11, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies Salazar family...R I P Mr. Salazar.

Lena Holder

September 11, 2012

My condolences to the family of Mr. Mario Salazar. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace be with each and every one of his family members and friends. Mr. & Mrs Stephen Holder.

Rick Luna

September 11, 2012

Rest in Pease Uncle Mario, our prayers are with your family. Rick and Chriszelda Luna

Rosie Mugica Santiago

September 11, 2012

Rest in peace cousin. You will be missed.

Andrea Estrada

September 11, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Gina VandenBerghe

September 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God comfort you and give you strength. Rene' and Gina VandenBerghe & Family

Ronnie gonzalez

September 11, 2012

R I P uncle Mario you will be miss!!!

Esther Salazar

September 11, 2012

Rest in peace! Our thoughts & prayers to all! Sincerely, Jesse & Esther Salazar

terri tina johnson

September 11, 2012

With our deepest respect.
Tina and family

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