Margarita C. "Margie" Salazar, 41, of Peoria passed away at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2012, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, with Fr. Paolo Tanzini as celebrant. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:45 p.m. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in West Peoria. Margie was born on December 22, 1970 in Peoria, a daughter of Maria A. Martinez and Gilbert G. Salazar. She is survived by her mother, Maria A. (Genaro) Botello of Peoria; father, Gilbert G. Salazar; children, Melessia Salazar, Misael Salazar, Mauricio Vega, Mariela Vega, Jesse Burnett and Sebastian Salazar, all of Peoria; sisters, Maria Zamora of Calhoun, GA and Rosie Salazar of Peoria; brother, Melesio (Paige) Salazar of Plainfield; uncle, Genaro (Leticia) Martinez; aunt, Esperanza (Cain) Cuevas; and several nieces and cousins. Margie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Maria Eva Ponce and Genaro Martinez; paternal grandparents, Pete and Nicolasa Salazar; infant cousin; aunt, Cristina Fernandez Martinez; and uncle, Roman Fernandez. She attended the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, was a bus operator for CityLink and was formerly a bus operator for Peoria District 150. She enjoyed her job and got a great deal of joy greeting her passengers. Margie was her children’s biggest fan and was very proud of all of their accomplishments, whether big or small. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend to all. Memorial contributions may be made in Margie’s memory to the Margarita Salazar Children’s Education Fund at CEFCU.
| Patrick Hopkins |
Friend (Passenger) |
December 16, 2012 |
Margie always had a great big smile on her face! She was a driver tha you could talk to about anything. God bless her kids and family.
Patrick Hopkins
| Kelli VanLaningham |
Childhood friends |
December 4, 2012 |
My prayers are with the family and her children. We all grew up and hung out...in the south end Melesio...I am so sorry for your loss and her kids...Please accept my thoughts and prayers.
| Michelle Burks |
Condelences |
December 3, 2012 |
My condelences go out to Margie's entire family.. I will always remember her NEVER ENDING SMILE! Through good or bad at work she always had it. Shocked is an understatement and I pray for her children to get through this with grace. I enjoyed knowing your mother and enjoyed the times she would come into my office at Lindbergh and make me laugh! Thanks for sharing her with all of us that knew her.
| Alice Nobles Arn |
Co-Worker |
November 30, 2012 |
Sending condolences to the family and friends of Margie. She was a co-worker at CityLink. She was a joy to be around - always a smiling face when I saw her. May pleasant memories of her life be with family and friends during this time of loss. Alice Nobles Arn
| Beth Mikesell |
Teacher, District 150 |
November 30, 2012 |
I am very sorry to read of Margie's death. As I thought of my year I had her in my class, I thought of a beautiful little girl with a bright future. My prayers are with you, her family and Margie. My deepest sympathy,
Beth Mikesell-teacher in District 150
