Gilbert Sam Salazar, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 11, 2023. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Max and Geneva Salazar.

Gilbert served in the United States Navy from September 20, 1964 to August 6, 1969 and then went on to become a barber. He loved playing billiards and chess with his son Little Gil.

He is survived by his son Gilbert (Gloria) Salazar, daughter Kelli Salazar, grandchildren Lilyanna, Olivia, Nico Valenzuela and Sabrina Valenzuela Fox, great granddaughters Athena and Aubriella, stepsons Louie (Laura) Montoya, Lenny Montoya, step-grandchildren Laila, Raelene, and Issac, step-great granddaughter Danielle. Gilbert is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine and parents.

Committal service will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at 1:15pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver CO 80235, staging area C.