- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1934
- Date Of Death: April 9, 2018
- State: New Mexico
Salvador “Jr” L. Parra, 84, of Bayard was called home to his Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
“Jr” was born on March 17, 1934, in Dwyer to Salvador and Isabel Parra. He grew up and worked on the NAN Ranch and the Mimbres Valley with his family. At the age of 17, he began his career at Kennecott where he remained for 43 years. “Jr” married Beatrice in 1954, and together they had two daughters. He enjoyed traveling with friends, spending time at the casino, and spending time with his family.
“Jr” is survived by his wife, Beatrice; daughters, Irma Bencomo (Steve) and Ruth Barela (Mariano); one sister, Ruth Brito; five grandchildren, Andrea Silva (Jimmy), Stephanie Bussey (Steven), Cassandra Bencomo, Arianna Barela (Michael) and Greg Barela; seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Abie Parra.
