Alejandro G. Salazar Jr. Obituary (1934 - 2018)

Alejandro G. Salazar Jr. Lansing, MI Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 84. Born February 16, 1934 to Alejandro and Angelita (Garcia) Salazar Sr. in San Bonito, Texas. Alejandro, or Al as he was often called, retired from General Motors as a Jobs Bank Coordinator. He was an active member of Cristo Rey Church where he volunteered at the fiestas, the food bank and sang in the choir. Al enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, watching soccer and sailing. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Oscar Salazar; sister, Gloria Plata and son-in-law, Donald Pease. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Consuelo Salazar; children, Ophelia Perleberg, Celia (Timothy) Foltz, Angie Pease, James (Toni) Salazar, Michael Salazar, Dana Cogswell; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; brothers, Heriberto Salazar, Raul Salazar, Crescencio Salazar; sisters, Angelita Rodriguez, Mary Alice Gonzalez as well as many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Cristo Rey Church with Fr. Fred Thelen as Celebrant. Family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary prayer at 7 p.m. at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Cristo Rey Church in Alejandro's name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com