About Us
During a time of loss, you need the help of compassionate experts who can offer guidance and support throughout the planning process. At Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory, we believe that every life deserves to be celebrated. Our mission is to assist families in creating personalized funeral experiences that honor the life of their loved ones.
For many years, we have served our community by providing healing and meaningful funeral and memorial services that honor life and meet the needs of those who grieve. Our hope is that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, respected, and heard.
History
Elfego Salazar began serving Albuquerque families with his son, Frank A. Salazar, in 1918. Four generations later, the Salazar name is synonymous with care and dignity in the funeral service industry.
The original funeral home was located downstairs at 315 S 3rd Street. To help families cope with the loss of their loved ones, Elfego offered his skills as a carpenter, building caskets. Frank was in the funeral business with his father-in-law at a time when funeral directors were known as undertakers. Frank pursued his advanced training at Worsham Training School for Embalming and graduated in June 1921.
In 1946, a new building, including the Floral Chapel, was constructed at 400 3rd Street SW. The architecture was designed in the art-deco style, popular in the 1940s. After World War II, Frank was joined by his two sons, Paul J. Salazar and Lester E. Salazar, who were veterans. Paul and Lester pursued advanced schooling at the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. Paul graduated in June 1947 and Lester in 1948.
Louis V. Salazar began his apprenticeship under his father, Lester, during high school in the late 1970s and earned the title of a funeral service practitioner in 1990. He attended New England's Institute for Applied Arts and Science, where he earned his degree in funeral service, graduating cum laude. He worked with his father until 2004, when he and his wife, Gloria, opened Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations. Today, they continue to service families at Reflections Chapel and Salazar Mortuary.
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