Benjamin Salazar Aguilera's Obituary
Benjamin Salazar, nacido el 25 de diciembre de 1956 en Guanajuato México, falleció el 6 de junio de 2025 en Houston, Texas. Fue un padre y Abuelo dedicado y cariñoso, Benjamin era un buen amigo que hacía reír a todos al su alrededor.
Benjamin encontraba alegría en los momentos simples y hermosos de la vida: pescar, asar, hacer sus famosos Briskets, viajar a México, cazar en las Cerros de su Rancho Ojo de Agua, escuchar música de tiempos de su juventud, disfrutar tiempo con su amada Nieta Adilene y lanzar su propia red para recolectar carnada. Estas no eran solo aficiones, sino reflejos de su espíritu aventurero y su amor por la naturaleza.
Deja un legado que perdurará en sus queridos hijos, Sonia Salazar (Rey O. Yanez), Cindy Salazar (Jose Gonzalez), Benjamin Salazar Jr (Dia Salazar). y Omar Salazar, así como en su amada nieta y nieto, Adilene Carmen Yanez y Anthony David Yanez.
También le sobreviven sus hermanos, Carmela Salazar, Nicholas Zalazar, Quirino Salazar y Enrique Salazar.
Benjamin fue precedido en la muerte por sus amados padres, David Salazar y Reyna
Aguilera, y su hermano, Raul Salazar Aguilera.
Su memoria vivirá en los corazones de todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Su risa, calidez, dulzura, bondad y pasión por la vida serán extrañadas profundamente, pero nunca olvidadas.
Benjamin Salazar, born on December 25, 1956, in Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Houston, Texas. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather, a good friend who brought laughter to those around him.
Benjamin found joy in life's simple and beautiful moments—fishing, grilling, preparing his famous briskets, traveling to Mexico, hunting in the hills of his ranch, Ojo de Agua, listening to music from his youth, spending time with his beloved granddaughter Adilene, and casting his own net to collect bait. These were not just hobbies but reflections of his adventurous spirit and deep love for nature.
He leaves behind a legacy carried forward by his cherished children: Sonia Salazar (Rey O. Yanez), Cindy Salazar (Jose Gonzalez), Benjamin Salazar Jr. (Dia Salazar), and Omar Salazar, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Adilene Carmen Yanez and Anthony David Yanez. He is also survived by his siblings, Carmela Salazar, Nicholas Zalazar, Quirino Salazar, and Enrique Salazar.
Benjamin was preceded in death by his loving parents, David Salazar and Reyna Aguilera, and his brother, Raul Salazar Aguilera.
His memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His laughter, warmth, kindness, and passion for life will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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