Mary Lou Salazar

Mary Lou Salazar, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the family ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones. 

Mary Lou was born on March 31, 1932, in Stanley, New Mexico and graduated from Stanley high school.

Mary Lou was born to Basilio and Miquelita Anaya (deceased) and She is also preceded in death and widowed by Pete Martinez Jr, Marcella Martinez(daughter), Leslie Crotteau (granddaughter), Ryan Patrick Gonzales(grandson); Sisters Simona Davis, Isabel Garcia (Antonio), Brothers Fred Anaya (Clara), Tony Anaya (Naomi), Charlie Anaya (Dolores), John Anaya (Clarabelle), Henry Anaya (Emma), Joe Anaya (Mary Ann) and niece Mary Gonzales.

Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Henry “Hank” Salazar; Her loving children Teresa Martinez, Robert Martinez (partner Jana), Marcella Gonzales (husband Randy), Grandchildren Colleen Vasquez (husband Patricio), Keith Crotteau, Christen Martinez, Jared Martinez (partner Kaylie), Robert Martinez II (wife Makandle) and Miguel Gonzales. Great Grandchildren Wyatt, Maverick, Stetson, Presley, Ruben, Jacob, Valerie, Santiago, and Owen. Many nieces and nephews and dear friend Lucy Rivera.

The Pallbearers are Christen Martinez, Jared Martinez, Robert Martinez II, Miguel Gonzales, Michael Anaya, and Tommy Gonzales. The Honorary Pallbearers are Wyatt Martinez, Maverick Martinez, Stetson Martinez, and Presley Martinez.

A rosary will be recited on Thursday, November. 14, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on 417 Agua Fria in Santa Fe, NM, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at 12:30 PM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.