Reynaldo (Nano) P. Salazar passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 15, 2012. He was born in Torrance, CA and resided in Douglas most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Teresa Salazar, his brothers and sisters Otilia Posas, Eva Segovia, Hortencia Peralta, Rudy and George Salazar. He is survived by his family, Celia Valdez Salazar, his wife of 68 years, daughter Brenda Salazar, grandson Del Cabarga and his wife Adazila Cabarga, granddaughter Brenda Lee Cabarga and her husband Charles Schubert, brother Ramiro Salazar of Perris, CA, and great grandchildren Karen and Liana Cabarga, Sebastian and Ellie Schubert along with many nieces and nephews. Nano was in active duty with the United States Army in the Asiatic Pacific from April 27, 1944 until February 7, 1946. He received the following medals during his service: the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a loyal employee of the Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District and retired after many years of service. He was a member of St. Luke’s Church, The American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Bushmasters, the 40 Alborotados, and the Douglas Country Club. His favorite pastime was playing golf. Services will be held at St. Luke’s Church on Monday, August 20, 2012, beginning with a viewing at 9:00 A.M., followed by a Rosary at 10:00 A. M., a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. followed by Military Graveside Services at Calvary Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at St. Luke’s Hall.
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Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434.
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