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Alonso “Al” Reyes Salazar, 84, of Selma, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas. Al was born in La Pryor, Texas to Fidel and Isabel Salazar on January 13, 1941. He went to Edgewood High School and graduated in 1960. He worked for Northside Independent School District as an Instructional Assistant for 10 years. Al will be remembered for his love of others, his smile, his devotion, and his selflessness. Al didn’t just talk about love—he lived it. He embodied humility, generosity, and faith, becoming a true servant of the Lord. Even in the face of hardship, he showed us what strength looks like. For 11 years, he fought cancer with courage, dignity, and unwavering faith. He never let his diagnosis define him. Instead, he continued to laugh, to love, and to cherish every moment with his family and friends. He showed us that life is precious and that joy can be found even in your struggles. For over 15 years, he was involved in the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (O.L.P.H.) as well as the Guadalupanos and will be remembered for his unending service to his church community. He is preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Salazar, and his father, Fidel Salazar. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Yolanda Arevalo-Salazar; 4 sisters – Dolores Cortinas, Ernestina Huerta, Estella Solis, and Rosa Salazar; His children – Albert (Michelle) Salazar, Craig (Julie) Ammann, Lynette (Jeffrey) Speights, Laura Brown, Elizabeth (Robert) Rodriguez; His grandchildren - Marissa (David), Isabella (Morgan), Antonio, Elysia, Gabrielle, Melina, Dorian, Isaiah (Kait), Erika, Marquis, Robert and Kelly; 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews, and endless friends and family. The visitation will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 16075 N. Evans Rd. Selma, Texas 78154 on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a rosary to be recited at 6:30pm. A funeral mass will be held on September 19, 2025, at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with a reception to follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish hall. Mission Park Funeral Chapels South will be handling the funeral arrangements. Please send any floral arrangements to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Cemetery in Selma, Texas. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Guadalupano’s at 16075 N. Evans Rd. Selma, Texas 78154. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Jaysaree Rao, Dr. Sreecharan Mavuram, and Good Shepherd Hospice.

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Alonso "Al" Reyes Salazar

January 13, 1941 - September 14, 2025