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Ben Salazar
September 30, 1946 ~ May 7, 2020
Benigno Salazar Jr., 73, from Odessa, Tx went to his heavenly Father on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born in Sanderson, Tx and was raised in Monahans. Ben was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His proudest achievements were being a husband, father, and papa. Ben was preceded in death by his father, Benigno Salazar Sr. and Lucy Lopez Salazar of Monahans, and his sister Anita Martinez of Midland. Ben is survived by his ex-wife, Carmen Salazar and his daughter Yvonne Salazar of Midland and his son Michael R. Salazar of Frisco, Tx. Ben was a proud papa to his two granddaughters Zoe Kate and Laine Paige Salazar, daughters of Yvonne Salazar. Ben was the eldest brother to his surviving brothers Abel Salazar of Midland, Oscar Salazar of Monahans, and Humberto Salazar of Odessa, and his sister Diana Granado of Monahans. Avalos-Sanchez & Thomas Funeral Home in Midland, Tx have been entrusted with the services for Mr. Salazar. The family has decided to have a small memorial for Ben with immediate family and close friends in attendance. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be given to Gifts of Hope. www.westtexasgiftsofhope.org
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Jerry Lewis
Ben's death has a profoundly personal aspect to me. Losing him will hurt for a long, long time. Because . . . every time Ben came into my presence, he made me happy. Not some of the times, not most of the times, but every, single time. How many people can you say that about? He ALWAYS smiled at me.. He ALWAYS made me feel he was genuinely happy to see me. I never thought I was acting as good a friend to him as he was to me. Ben brought brightness into my life, something that's going to be hard to replace just by his memory, alone. Only the virus prevents my coming to his funeral; but I promise the family who loved him, I will be grieving with you.
Mike Smith
I second Jerry Lewis’s words , when Ben was around , one felt good . I too have many memories which date all the way back to when we met in the Sixth Grade at Sudderth Elementary. We were classmates, played football together and best of all were friends. We even went into the Air Force at the same time. I will miss his friendly words and smiling face . But I shall carry forth his memory . My deepest condolences go out to his family as I know he was well loved ! He’s definitely got a home in Heaven because good people go to Heaven and Ben was the Best !
Sherry Lipham (Reierson)
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Ben's family. Cherish his memories and hold him in your heart.
Maggie Welch (Brown)
Ben was one of the good guys. Always smiling and always so proud of his family. In recent years, we saw each other at the annual performance of The Nutcracker. His granddaughter was a dancer and my granddaughter was in the audience. I looked forward to seeing him each year. My prayers are with his beloved family. Go with God, my friend.
Maggie
Janie White (Michalik)
My prayers are with Ben's family. All his facebook posts the last years were of being with his beloved grandgirls! Ben was truly a man of God----and it showed as he was always a ray of sunshine to all of us.
Sara Flores (Gilbert)
Ben was a special father, a proud papa and a good friend to many. We sometimes joked that were "kin" because his mom and I shared the same maiden name "Flores". May his family take comfort in knowing he was always thinking of them and loved each one dearly.
I will miss you Ben Salazar.
Vaya con dios my friend.
Sara
Fred Oyerbides
Well, Ben will be truly missed by all his friends, that's for sure. It's been awhile since my husband Fred and I saw him. It was at the mall in Odessa and he had his granddaughter with him. He was truly proud of his granddaughters and of course his daughter and son. We got to catch up with him and had a good chat. We will always remember him as part of the northside neighborhood when we were growing up. We were all a big family then and remember all the good times we used to have playing kick the can and other childhood games. He was loved by all of us in the neighborhood. Those were good and fun times. He will be missed by all and we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and know that by "all" I mean his neighborhood family and friends will never forget him. Stay strong and God Bless.
Rest in Peace Ben
Fred and Rosa Oyerbides
Lynn Money
I met Ben the same time Mike did, at Sudderth Elementary, when all us Wickett kids had to start riding the bus. He was already pretty proficient on the cornet. Like Jerry, I always found a friendly smile on Ben's face. Ben always found the good in us all. He was a good man, who brightened the world with his goodwill. He will be missed. Sherilyn and I offer our deepest sympathy to Ben's family. May the God of all comfort minister to you in this time of loss.
Sherilyn and Lynn Money
Juanita Vela
I was sad to hear of Ben Salazar's passing .
My thoughts an prayers go out to his family.
Ben was a kind an thoughtful friend whom I knew growing up in school . Always had a smile when he greeted you . God bless you Ben an may eternal light always shine upon you .
Respectfully ,
Juanita Vela
Cheryl Graham (Dudley)
Ben was truly one of the good guys. He was always smiling. Our prayers & deepest sympathies go out to all his family. I was also one of the Wickett kids bused to Sudderth Elementary in the 6th grade, and this was where I met Ben. He was always a good friend, and I was in band with him for 4 years. Lots of fun on the band trips. He will be greatly missed, and it was a great honor to call him my friend.