Anthony Mark Salamanca |
| Posted 2024-06-03 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from May 17 to May 18, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Anthony Mark Salamanca, born on June 18, 1949, in Platteville, Colorado, was a beacon of strength, humor, and wisdom whose light touched the lives of many. Anthony, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, resilience, and an enduring spirit of adventure. Known for his captivating storytelling, Anthony's narratives often reflected his passion for history, westerns, and music, particularly blues and classic rock. Anthony served his country with honor as a member of the Army. He spent 24 years residing in Lake Havasu City, where he relished the outdoor life, spending countless hours hiking, riding bikes, and creating unique art through masonry. He was a retired vocational instructor from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he had a significant impact helping reduce recidivism. He was a man who lived to teach, uplift, and inspire others. One of his many feats in life was hiking 90% of the Grand Canyon, his home away from home. Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Linda Salamanca, whom he married in Colorado on June 15, 1978. Their bond was a testament to the words of Mignon McLaughlin, "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." He is also survived by his children, Anthony Salamanca, David Salamanca, Francine Duran, Jerri Lynn Cordova-Omotayo, Charlene Salamanca, and Robin Flores; his mother, Margaret Salamanca, his brother, Philip Salamanca; sisters, Margaret Salamanca, Elizabeth O'Dell, and Rebecca Rangel; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Tony Salamanca, and brothers Alfonso and Joe Salamanca. A celebration of life for Anthony Salamanca will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at noon at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory, 21 Riviera Blvd. To honor and remember Anthony's life, all are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his memorial page. His love, wisdom, and spirit will forever be a part of our lives. |
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