Louis Salas Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Louis Salas Sr. (“Big Lou” or “Salas”), 87, died peacefully at Allison Senior Care Facility in Lakewood, Colorado on January 20, 2022.Big Lou was born on October 19,1934 in Clayton, New Mexico to Max and Antonia “Queenie” Salas. He was the third of ten children. He moved to Pueblo early in his life, where he raised his own family. He tragically lost two of his sons, and his later years were deeply impacted by their loss. He was no stranger to hard work. As a teenager, he worked on the Mesa farms. Later in life he took a job at Bessemer Auto Parts, where he worked for 40 years. The job required technical know-how and social savvy; two skills he was blessed with in abundance. He would brag about his affable customer service, noting he could gab with the old guys and “rap down with the bros.” In 1991 he was recognized as National Counterman of the Year for his tireless efforts; he proudly displays the award in his home to this day. He could also play as hard as he worked. If he wasn’t tending to his garden or tinkering in his garage, he was catching up with friends or taking a stroll at Central. He was quick to befriend strangers, had a story for every occasion, and was an avid listener with a curious mind. He loved - loved - his grandchildren (and now great-grandchildren). He lived for family gatherings and felt at home in nature, particularly when fishing at San Isabel Lake. He was an early-riser, eager to embrace his morning coffee, sweet pastry, newspaper, and word search. His sweet tooth was matched only by his love for green chili and beans.Big Lou is survived by his siblings; John Raymond “J.R.”, Rebecca (Mike) Baros, Tony (Carol), Joseph (Marina), LeRoy, Felix (Charlotte), his sons; Louis Salas Jr. (Annie), Ronnie (Julie); his grandchildren, Staci Cruikshank (Bryan), Karli (Brandon), Spenser, Carter, Jessie, Kelle (Eric) Gutierrez, Kassidy; and great-grandchildren; Jacob, Logan Cruikshank, Melody Nakayama, Mason Nakayama, Poppy Crase, Kennedy Gutierrez and Layla Gutierrez (...and one more coming later this winter). He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Queenie; his wife; Theresa Margie Ann Salas “T.M.A.S.”, his brothers; Max (Gloria), Ernie (Flora), Ezekiel (Mary Frances), his sons; Robert (“Bobbie”) and Les (Pam), and daughter-in-law Patti. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Memorial Service, 10:00 am, Saturday, April 30, 2022, Romero Family Funeral Home followed by inurnment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Service may be viewed through Live stream on Facebook at Romero Family Funeral Home Pueblo and YouTube at Romero Family Funeral Home Pueblo.

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Louis Salas Sr.

January 20, 2022