Yolanda Salazar Obituary
She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and married Oscar Salazar in 1960. Yolanda is survived by two children: Erwin Salazar, of Moorpark and Sonia Ban, of Sherman Oaks. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Kaitlyn Salazar, Nathaniel Salazar, Mia Ban, James Ban, and Luka Ban. Yolanda was predeceased by her grandson Noah Salazar in 2017.
Family was her highest priority and source of joy. She wanted a better life for her children and grandchildren. Yolanda lived a life of sacrifices and hard work to make this happen. She loved to cook for her family. She took great pride in her grandchildren and diligently prayed for their health and wellbeing.
Our mother loved to travel. Her adventures took her all over western Europe and parts of eastern Europe. She also visited Beijing prior to the Olympics.
Her favorite charity was St Jude Children's Research Hospital. She always had a heart for children in need.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of the Hills Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. The burial will take place after the ceremony at the Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills cemetery.
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