d. Aug 18, 2026

La Junta, Colorado

Obituary

M. Genevieve Salazar, 89, entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2026, at her home. She was born in Trinidad, CO, spent a few years in Pueblo, CO before settling in La Junta for the remainder of her life. She was a loving mother, an excellent cook and enjoyed Mexican music, bingo and trips to various casinos.

She is survived by her daughters, Dena Salazar, Karla (Dean)Knoell, Karen(Edmund)Lovato, Paula Sue (Eric Stringer)Salazar; grandchildren, Ezekiel (Stacy)Ayala, Xavier Talton, Shane Lovato, Cody (Eva) Knoell, and Rachel Salazar; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Sophia (Jason), Sicily, Elijah, Zeta, Max, and expectant baby boy. Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Serafin E Salazar, and daughter, Cynthia Hicks; siblings, Margaret Romero, Rachel Gallegos, Lawrence Lucero, Eloy Lucero, and Martha Jean Reeb.

Per her request, cremation has taken place and a private family burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ark Valley Hospice, PO Box 408, La Junta,CO directly or through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.