Ernest Arthur Salazar

March 25, 2020

Ernest Arthur Salazar, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene Elise Salazar, and three children, Diana Salazar, Gary (Barbara) Salazar and Bruce Salazar. He also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Desiree (Brett) Skyba, Vanessa Fonte, Phillip Salazar, great-grandson Isaac Salazar. He was preceded in death by his father, Epifanio Salazar, mother, Clorinda Salazar, and brothers John and Epifano Salazar.Ernest was born on August 26, 1926 in Antonito, Colorado where he lived until he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1946. He then married his love, Irene, on December 3, 1951. As a member of the U.S. Air Force, Ernest and his family were stationed through the U.S., as well as Japan, Spain, and Panama. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 as a Master Sergeant.After retirement, he settled with his family in Pueblo, Colorado, where he continued working at Pueblo Bank & Trust and later as a Spanish teacher. Ernest loved spending time at home with his family, especially while hosting a Broncos or Rockies game. He mastered his handyman skills while tinkering in his garage and could fix almost anything. Ernest loved to grill for his entire family and had perfected his chocolate cake recipe. He was also an outdoorsman, loved the mountains and enjoyed fishing and hunting.Ernest was loved dearly by his family and will be missed. The immediate family will host a private funeral service. A memorial service for extended family and friends will be held at a later date.