Marylou Salazar was born March 18, 1955. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico by her parents, Dominica and  Frank Armijo, she passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family

Marylou will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother,  GrandmaNana, sister, auntie, cousin and friend to many. She enjoyed cooking , dancing listening to music, she loved bingo, but most importantly, she loved life.

She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile, outgoing personality,  her humor, her courage and especially by the love she had for her treasured family; especially her children, Ruby and Frank; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her life partner.

Despite her ongoing battle with cancer Marylou always stood strong and positive, facing each day with such braveness. She faced life's challenges head on with determination; Never giving up. With out a doubt, she was definitely a fighter in every sense.

Marylou was preceded in death by her husband, Cecilio Jimmy Salazar; baby Griego; great grandson, Julius Armijo; parents Dominica and Frank Armijo;  bio parents, Rebecca and Pete Munoz; sister, Christine Najar and by her brothers, Richard Alderete, Larry, Pete, Nick, Joey and Andrew Munoz.

She is lovingly survived by her children, RubyMae and Frank Salazar; grandchildren, Renae Contreras and husband, Rudy Griego, Anthony Martinez, Maricia Salazar and  Lorenzo Salazar;  great grandchildren, Analyiah Armijo, Emmanuel Griego, Ezeriah Salazar and Xzavier Griego and we could never forget her best friend, her puppy, Gracie who she loved tremendously; her life partner Pete Gabaldon; sisters, Alexandra Aragon (Baby), Esther Dean and Pauline Martinez; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Marylou will be deeply missed. She is always in our hearts and never ever will be forgotten!

A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday May 7, 2026 at the Shrine of Saint Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Rd NE at 9:30 am with reception to follow at the Moose Lodge, 2121 Edith Rd NE.