Eloy C. Salaz, of Gallup, passed away on May 25 at BeeHive Assisted Living. He was 103.
Born Oct. 8, 1922, in Los Chavez, N.M., Eloy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his military service, he worked at Fort Wingate Army Depot until his retirement in 1972.
He was preceded in death by his wife Genevieve Salaz; his brother Nick Salaz; and his great-grandson Michael Ryan DeArmond. Eloy is survived by his sons Eloy Tom Salaz of Gallup and Alan Salaz of Albuquerque; his daughter Nancy Salaz of Gallup; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Eloy enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodworking. In his later years, he especially cherished spending time with family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Belen, N.M.
