Santiago Salazar, 79, of Duncan, AZ, entered into rest at his home with his loving family by his side, Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was born on July 24, 1932 in Bacum, Mexico, to Esteban Salazar and Maria Ramirez Salazar. He married Olivia Herrera in 1958, Olivia passed away on 1996. Santiago loved being with his family, and loved gardening in his yard. He is survived by his children; Jim (Taushia) Salazar, Julio Salazar, Grace Salazar, Alex Salazar, Jennie (Michael) Salazar-Lennon, and Norma Salazar; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Viewing will be at 9 a.m., on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Duncan. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. and Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated following the rosary at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Duncan Cemetery.