Yvonne Salazar

Yvonne Salazar, 58, of Santa Fe, went to be with our Lord on June 1, 2021.  Yvonne cared for all around her, she was a mother at heart. Her inner beauty was matched only by her outer beauty.  Yvonne and the love of her life, Sam were together for 30 years.  Her family meant the world to her, as she cared for them throughout the years, and loved them tremendously.

Yvonne was a 1981 graduate of Española Valley High School.  She worked for the State of New Mexico Department of Health and retired after a long career. Yvonne had a passion for sports and made it a point to watch her nieces and nephews compete.  She was also an avid Aggies and Lobos fan.  She enjoyed watching everything from High School, College and Professional sports.  Yvonne loved the outdoors and her long walks around Santa Fe, and also enjoyed traveling with Sam. Most recently they spent time in Italy and New York City.

She was preceded in death by her father Abad Salazar (Espanola), nephew Richie Salazar (Alcalde), Paternal Grandparents Herman and Georgia Salazar (Youngsville) and Maternal Grandparents Aron and Angelina Gonzales (Espanola).  

She is survived by her lifetime partner Samuel Estrada (Santa Fe), her Mother Corine Salazar (Espanola), Brother Richard and Margaret Salazar (Alcalde), Sister Lorraine Smith and partner Russell (Bernalillo), Sister Margaret Archuleta and partner Roger (Santa Fe), 

Brother Robert and Naomi Salazar (Santa Fe), adopted family members Damon and Eva Salazar, and of course her cherished nephews and nieces, Tommy and Marcos Archuleta, Braeton and Ryan Smith, Adrianna, Joshua, Brooke and Cruz Salazar, great niece Jaylynn and great nephew Elias, and many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends and “Buddy.” 

Services are:  Rosary on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 7:00 pm, Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz.  Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 am, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe.  Burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery, Santa Fe.

Serving as Pallbearers:  Tommy Archuleta, Marcos Archuleta, Adrianna Salazar, Joshua Salazar, Ryan Smith and Kristi Salazar.   Honorary Pallbearers:  Brooke Salazar, Jaylynn Archuleta and Cruz Salazar.

The 11:00 a.m. service will be live streamed at riverafamilyfunerals and cremation page on facebook.