- Date Of Birth: October 28, 1971
- Date Of Death: February 20, 2022
- State: New Mexico
Timothy Salazar, Sr., 50, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
He is predeceased by his sister Shannon Salazar; aunts: Kathleen Michelich and Linda Howe; grandmother Francis Howe; grandfather Marion Howe; and uncle Gary Howe.
Timothy is survived by his parents: Nick Salazar and Sharon Foster; children: Timothy Salazar. Jr., Gabriel Salazar, Anthony Salazar, Alyssa Salazar, Lexa Boyd; siblings: Nick Salazar, Jr., Jacob Salazar, Nikki Cardenas; grandchild Jonah Lucero- Salazar; other relatives: Selena Flores, Bob Foster, and Casandra Griego; Dogs, Buster and Alice.
Tim, or “Tim Dog”, was a long-time resident of Albuquerque where he not only had a successful career in the restaurant industry but also had an impressive boxing career. He had an amateur record of 45-2 and a professional record of 1-1 with one knockout. When he retired from fighting, he became the go-to mitt guy for fighters looking to step their game up. Cruising the city was his daily hobby and you’d usually find him on Central or in the Barelas neighborhood. He loved his dogs, Buster and Alice, who were always at his side. Tim was the life of every party and made his presence known with his infectious laughter and innocent trash talking. You know he liked you if he called you “ugly” or gave you a nickname. He loved boxing and cooking but his real passion was being a father. His children always came first and he made it a point to be a constant presence in their lives. Tim will be greatly missed by his loving family and all of those whose heart’s he touched.
He will be remembered for his laugh, bear hugs, fighting spirit, and unconditional love.
