Obituaries

Frank Salazar, 84, of Big Spring died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at his residence.  Vigil Services will be at 7:00 PM Sunday at Myers & Smith Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial at Trinity Memorial park. 

He was born June 4, 1925, in Big Spring to Isabel and Catarino Salazar, and was a lifetime resident of Big Spring.   He married Ruth White on May 31, 1964, in Big Spring.  He worked at the Big Spring State Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1992.  He played Semi-pro baseball in Big Spring.  He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a past president of the Parrish Council.  He was a Cursillista and Eucharistic Minister.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge.  He served on the school board of Immaculate Heart of Mary School and as a reserve deputy sheriff in Big Spring, and was past-president of the United Girls Softball League. 

He is survived by his wife Ruth Salazar of Big spring; one daughter:  Lisa Williams and her husband Mark of Midland; two sons:  Tony Salazar and his wife Michelle, and John Salazar, all of Big Spring; two sisters:  Flora Salazar and Mary Salazar, both of Big Spring; one brother:  Celedonio “Joe” Salazar and his wife Cruz of big Spring; sister-in-law:  Gina Salazar, 7 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother:  Tim Salazar, and two sisters:  Inez and Juanita Salazar.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.  Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com