Richard Salazar Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Salazar (Riverton, Utah), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 2, 2026 at the age of 77. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Della Salazar and Abel Carlos Salazar; his wife Michelle Wanlass; his children, Ashlee (Hyrum), Haley and Bo; his grandsons, Nikolas, Benjamin and Josef; his siblings, Erlinda, Stella, Della, Liz, Gail, Carlos and Gilbert; his son Nick; and his siblings, Santiago "Jimmy", Carole, Sarah and Lily. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
We always hoped that they would find a cure for Parkinson's during Dad's lifetime. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support Parkinson's Research.
