Arthur Eugene Salazar Jr., 73 "Tudy" born November 8th 1953, passed away March 13, 2026. Art went home with our Lord. He passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his daughter and son-in-law. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur SR and Nelly Salazar, as well as his two grandsons, Carlos and Joesuph Gallegos.

 Arthur is survived by his four children, James “Jimmy” Esquibel, wife Angelina, grandchildren Elias, Leilani, step-grandchildren Solomon, Roman, son Jessie, and wife Erika Salazar, grandchildren Alyssa, Michelle, Joey, Celeste, Roxanne, and Vincent, daughter Cathy, husband Anthony Gallegos. along with grandchildren Carlos Gabriel Joesuph Anthony and Steven, stepdaughter Amanda Gomez, along with grandchildren Amanda Marie Emily Anaya Ramon Brandon Dominique Dakota Jr, Arthur was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduated from West Mesa High School, worked for the Local 16 Union, and retired from the Albuquerque Journal.

 Art loved spending time with his kids and his grandkids. He especially loved and cherished his time with his daughter, Cathy, till his last breath. He loved all his grandkids and children, and he loved going to casinos. Artie, the one-man party, will never forget him.

 Arthur also has two siblings, Richard Salazar and Loretta Janzen. A celebration will take place at 208 Virginia St NE Apt #D, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Time 4:00 pm in remembering Arthur's life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring and compassionate professionals at

Trujillo Family Funeral Home

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