Zenas Samson Salazar

Zenas Samson Salazar, born on October 6, 2000, in Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Fabens, Texas. He was a cherished son, loving husband, and devoted father whose presence brought joy and warmth to all who knew him.

Zenas Salazar was born a twin to parents Fetalaiga & Albert Salazar of Uvalde on October 6th 2000. He was raised in Uvalde where he attended preschool all through high school.

Zenas had a lasting and positive impact on many lives due to his kind, loving, caring, and giving heart. His nurturing personality will forever bless all of those around him. Always willing to give and help others, he never expected anything in return. He loved his family and friends, always wanting to fill his friends and families lives with smiles and laughter.

He was the biggest mamas boy, but was also always ready and willing to help dad with all the manual labor fathers do. Zenas’ heart was so big, he was always willing to adjust his day to help all of those he loved with any task.

He loved playing video games with his family and friends, watching anime, and collecting the most interesting and random of things.

Zenas was blessed to meet the love of his life, Alysha. He later moved to Fabens, Texas with Alysha to help care for her mother who was ill. A few months later, Zenas and Alysha shared the amazing news that they were going to be parents. Right away, Zenas started preparing to be the best person and father he could be for his child. On December 29, 2024, Zenas and Alysha were blessed with their darling daughter, Aleeza Emerie Salazar. There are no words to express how happy and proud Zenas was to become a father. Zenas, excited and ready to move forward with his little family, proposed to Alysha.

Zenas was and is special in his own unique way. Zenas had such a lasting impression and effect on everyone. Everyone that met him fell in love with his amazing character and love he freely gave. Zenas valued family above everything. He loved and cherished his soon to be wife and daughter both, from the moment they entered his life. He valued family so deeply that he loved and viewed Alysha’s family as his own.

The impact and lasting impressions Zenas has made will never be forgotten. Zenas will forever be loved and missed.

Zenas is survived by his beloved wife, Alysha Gandara Salazar, and their precious daughter, Aleeza Emerie Salazar, both residing in Fabens. He was deeply loved by his parents, Albert and Fetalaiga Salazar of Uvalde. Zenas was proud to have a close-knit family, which included his brothers Russell and wife Victoria Lualemaga, Albert-Apolinar Salazar, Sabastian and partner Jasmine Rocha Salazar, Val Salazar and partner Abby Saenz of Lubbock, and Sammy Salazar, all of Uvalde. He shared a special bond with his twin sister, Zaneta Salazar, and her fiancé, Emiliano Ortiz of Uvalde, as well as his sister Vallerie-May Salazar of Oklahoma. Zenas was also a beloved brother to Albert Salazar Jr. and had the strength of supportive grandparents, including his paternal grandmother, Margarita Q. Salazar, and maternal grandmother, Vallerie Mikaele.

He found joy not only within his immediate family but also in the extended family of his in-laws: mother Bridgette Perez, sisters Antoinette Pacheco, Alexandra Perez, and partner David Gonzales, as well as brother Mike Perez and partner Jami, along with his grandparents Manuel and Carmen Lopez from Fabens/Clint, El Paso. Zenas leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles who will forever hold his memory in their hearts.

Zenas was preceded in death by his favorite cousin Zachary Hoyuela, as well as his grandfathers Apolinar Lopez Salazar, Puni Mikaele Sr., Pita Aisoi Lualemaga, and Faoliu Lualemaga, and his grandmothers Fetalaiga Lauti-Vaolo Lualemaga and Lupelele Muasau Lualemaga.

Pallbearers will be Brothers Russell, Albert-Apolinar, Sabastian, Val, Sammy, Albert(AJ), sister Vallerie-May honorary are Emiliano Ortiz and Juan Velazquez

His passing has created a profound void in the lives of those who cherished him. Zenas will be remembered for his vibrant spirit, deep love for his family, and the indelible mark he left on everyone he encountered.

Visitation will be held at Rushing-Estes-Knowles in Uvalde on March 27 and March 28 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A funeral service will take place on March 29 at 10:00 AM, followed by a burial at La Pryor Cemetery starting at 11:00 AM.

Zenas Samson Salazar's legacy will continue through the love and memories of his family and friends, as they come together to celebrate a life that was far too brief yet immensely meaningful.