Gregorio Salaz

Gregorio Salaz passed from this life from his home in Lubbock, Texas on February 11, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born in Waelder, Texas to Donaciano and Maria Salaz on May 25, 1931. He married his beloved bride Elvira on January 6, 1954 and they shared 50½ years of marriage building a beautiful family. Gregorio loved his country and proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was employed at TG&Y warehouse as an order puller. He enjoyed knife collecting and watch repair. He liked the outdoors and an occasional puff of a good cigar. Gregorio will be remembered for the love he had for his 8 grandchildren and as an American patriot.
Gregorio is survived by his children Irma Garcia (Johnny), Mary Salaz, Alfred Salaz, and Linda Salazar, his 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, his brother Raymond Salas (Arcelia), his sister Connie Gomez (Emilio), and his sister Francis Martinez (Angel). He is preceded in death by his wife Elvira Salaz, his grandson Aaron Prieto, his sisters Esperanza Lara, Maria Picon, and Prudencia Rivas, his brothers Juan Manuel Salas and Elias Salas, and his great-grandson Aiden Villanueva.
The mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Manriquez officiating. Interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 13 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary at 7:00 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.