Marcella Salazar

Marcella Salazar, 92, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 9, 2024.She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Colorado.

She was born Wednesday, October 28, 1931, in Center, Colorado; the daughter of Roman and Josephine Garcia.

Marcella married the love of her life Leo Salazar November 10, 1947; he preceded her in death August 15, 1999.

Marcella was a devoted homemaker who cherished spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to music; dancing; crocheting; traveling; chewing gum and eating her fair share of Cheerios.

She is survived by her son, John Garcia and wife Marian of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one daughter, Edna Arndt and James of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one daughter-in-law, Beatrice Salazar of Rock Springs, Wyoming; two brothers, Don Garcia of Center, Colorado, and Arthur Garcia of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one sister, Mabel Garcia of Omaha, Nebraska; 33 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Salazar; parents; two sons, Eligio Salazer; Gilbert Salazar; two daughters, Ruth Salazar; Bernadette Salazar; five grandchildren, JeriLee Black; Richard Arndt, Connie De Lohoz; Monica Salazar; Doug Martinez; one great-grandson, Skylar Martinez.

Cremation will take place; a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 19, 2024 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Vigil Service with Rosary will be recited at 4;00 P.M. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the church. Graveside Services and Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call the church one hour prior to services.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.