Miguel Salas

Miguel C Salas

October 12, 1937-October 25, 2024

Miguel C Salas (Mike) 87, A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home alongside his loving family 10/25/2024. Born on 10/12/1937 In Abo, NM to Delfino and Ramoncita Salas. Where he spent many of his days on what he called “el rancho”, where he talked about taking a horse and buggy to school and stopped daily at the local tiendita to buy candy before making his way home. He also took residency in Mountainair, NM before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1956.

Mike was the eldest of 5 siblings: Pete, Lorencita (Loren), Helen, Andrea, and Patricia (Patsy). He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, whom he was married to for 35 years before her passing. His parents, sister(s) Loren and Helen.

He is survived by his two sons Robert Salas and Leroy Salas, and two daughters Yolanda Montoya along with husband Leroy Montoya, and Bonnie Salas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

He was a proud Marine who joined in March 1956-March 1962. He taught himself how to play guitar and enjoyed playing and singing to anyone willing to listen. He was a carpenter who enjoyed building and making many things. He and Mom loved family gatherings and enjoyed celebrations, camping, bowling, socializing, singing, and having a fun time with friends and family. Where many fun memories were made drinking, singing, and dancing the night away! He enjoyed dancing with Mom, and she never tired of it. We are hoping that they are now dancing together in Heaven. Dad loved riding his 82 Shovelhead Harley and enjoyed attending bike rallies. He was a devout Catholic who believed in prayer and attending Church. Memories of him will be the many times we visited Grandma and Grandpa in Mountainair and spent time with aunts, uncles, and cousins. Other memories were fun times camping and visiting many monuments in NM, CO, and AZ. He was remarkably close to Mom’s family and the time spent with them was also a treasure to remember as we became close to our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins making many memories. Dad also enjoyed hunting and instructed the boys on how to hunt. Those memories filled our hearts.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who supported us through this challenging time. We are blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who took their time to visit, pray, bring food, drink, and support to us now and during his passing. We are also grateful and thankful to the staff at Roadrunner Hospice for all the support they provided to us as he proceeded to his last days before entering his eternal life.

Services will be held Monday November 4th, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church at 9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Viewing from 7:30am with Rosary and Mass to follow at 8:00am.

Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion Unit 69 to include Marine Taps along with food and beverage at 9000 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114.

He will be laid to rest on Tuesday November 5th, at 11am at San Lorenzo Cemetery in Abo, NM. For those that would like to join.