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Natividad was born to Lina Benavides and Apolonio Salas on September 8th, 1933. He is preceded in passing by his loving wife of 62 years, Carmen R Salas, parents, brother Henry Salas, and sister Mary S Hernandez. Natividad is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Richard and Sonia Salas, his loving daughter Mary Salas, his granddaughters Breanna and Mikayla Salas, and his niece and nephews, Lisa, Michael and Leonard Hernandez, and many other friends and loved ones. Natividad was a hardworking, dedicated employee for the City of San Antonio where he worked as a Court Officer at the Municipal Court for over 30 years. Upon his retirement, Natividad continued to volunteer with his church community at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in several ministries to include Knights of Columbus, Breakfast Ministry, Lector and Usher Societies, and proudly served as treasurer for the Men’s Club. Alongside his wife, Carmen Salas, he also helped with the Religious Education Ministry and often sponsored CCD children who were about to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Natividad always took the time to spend with his granddaughters by picking them up after school and taking them to eat at McDonald’s. In addition, he and his wife attended most, if not all, of their school functions, sports and/or dance activities. He also enjoyed going to the Spurs games with his daughter and watching the Cowboy games with his son. Natividad always dedicated Sundays to attending church and having lunch with his family. His spirituality was one of a kind and always ended his days in prayer by saying the rosary. Natividad Salas was a kind, loving and compassionate person who always enjoyed helping others. His kind heart and loving smile brought joy to everyone he met which often led to long-lasting friendships. He will be greatly missed and will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with a procession to depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Natividad Benavides Salas

September 8, 1933 - February 25, 2025