Joel Salazar, 31, died February 16, 2019 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born February 25, 1987 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Nora (Vega) & Jesus Salazar.

Joel was raised in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High School. He was a talented pool and softball player, enjoyed listening to country music and rooting for the Denver Broncos. His kind heart and smile will be missed by his friends, family, significant other, and his beloved “Oso”.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon Benita (Griego) Vega and paternal grandparents, Jose & Romalda (Ibarra ) Salazar.

Survivors include

His parents-Nora & Jesus Salazar of Garden City, Kansas

Siblings-

Janie Salazar of Denver Colorado
Jesus Salazar, Jr. of Garden City, Kansas
Johnny Salazar of Garden City, Kansas
Joe Salazar of Garden City, Kansas
Joshua Salazar of Garden City, Kansas
Jessica Kusel of Windsor, Colorado

Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation: 12:00-6:00 PM Sunday February 24, 2019
The Church of God of the Firstborn, 2909 West Mary St., Garden City, Kansas
Vigil Service: 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday February 24, 2019
The Church of God of the Firstborn, 2909 West Mary St., Garden City, Kansas
Funeral: 10:00 AM-12:00PM Monday February 25, 2019
The Church of God of the Firstborn, 2909 West Mary St., Garden City, Kansas

Officiating: Pastor John Janas
Burial: Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Kansas

Memorial Fund: Joel Salazar Memorial Fund in Care of Garnand Funeral Home

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, Kansas