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Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 04 March 2019 04 March 2019

salasJerry Lawrence Valerio Salas, 53, a resident of Bayard, NM went to be with his loving parents and the Lord on February 28, 2019. He passed peacefully listening to his music and surrounded by his wife and kids---the things he loved most. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Grant County, born in Silver City on August 10, 1965. Jerry was the youngest son of Felix M. Salas and Lencha V. Salas. Jerry started dating Roxane in the Fall of 1982 and went to marry at the age of 20. They grew their family by three children, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren—Amber, Zach, Isaiah, Reynaldo Jr., Reynaldo III, Ziona, and Zabian. Jerry enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching his Cowboys win or lose, playing with his grandchildren, fishing, being outdoors, and laughing with anyone who would enjoy his jokes. He worked as a delivery driver for Griffin’s Propane and loved each and every one of his customers.

Jerry is survived by his brothers and sisters who he loved: Felix (Dorothy), Patsy (Henry), Charles, Edna, Frances, Joe (Melanie), Tillie, Patsy (Lawrence), Nick (Liz), Jeanna (Robert), Frank (Mary), Grace, Roy (Des), Jakki, and Mitch.  Some additional extra special friends were Kevin, George, Rogelio, Ralph, Gilbert, and Angela. He had many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that he held dear to his heart—they know who they are. A loving husband, father, brother, cousin, friend, worker, and Papa; Jerry will be missed.  A holy rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at Terrazas Funeral Chapels at 6 p.m. being recited by Richard Maynes. The memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 7 at San Lorenzo Mission at 10 a.m. being officiated by Father Mike Williams. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.