Joseph “Yogie” Salazar, 64, was born on Jan. 18, 1960, to Leo and Josephine Salazar. Yogie had two sons, Jose and Roberto Salazar. He became a grandpa to his four grandchildren he loved so dearly, Gianni, Nora, Jose Jr. and Yulianna. He loved taking them for rides on the quad to the family “Rancho.”
Yogie loved being outdoors finding arrowheads, watering his grass, riding around his neighborhood listening to music, playing dice with friends and family. He loved making people laugh, cracking jokes and had a nickname for everyone.
He worked for many, many years at Winslow Ford and Cake Chevrolet and later owned Yogie Bear Lawn Service. He loved all his clients. He was born and raised in Southside along with his three brothers, Leo, Pancho and Raul. He loved being around all his family. He had many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was always with his best friends, Slater, Squeaks and Clackers. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. We love and miss you more than you know!
Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at Greer’s Mortuary in Winslow. Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, July 25, at Madre de Dios Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Desert View Cemetery.
Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
