ALAMOSA — Steve Leroy Salazar, 69, of Trinidad, CO passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020, after succumbing to dementia-related complications.

Steve had worked as a coal miner for many years at the Allen Coal Mine. Following the closure of the mine, Steve became a successful Bail Bondsman. Steve will be remembered for his strong and honest work ethics, generosity, kindness and humor.

Steve is survived by his wife, Patty, and their daughter’s, Tracy (John Jones) and Nautica Salazar; former spouse, Bernice (Vigil) Lucero, and their children, Bruce, Julie and Maria; siblings James {Karen) Salazar, Shirley (Dennis) Garcia, Fred and Joshua Salazar; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. ‘

Steve was preceded in death by his son Nate Salazar; parents Fred and Mary Salazar; siblings Steven Fred, Pete, Pricilla and Greg. Prior to Steve’s journey to his eternal resting place, family members were blessed to have had the opportunity to spend quality time with our beloved Steve.