Birth date: Jan 24, 1972 Death date: Dec 19, 2025
Jose Manuel Salazar of 53 from Houston, Texas passed away on December 19, 2025. Born on January 24, 1972, in Houston, Texas. Jose Manuel Salazar was the son of Manuel Salazar and Francisca Ruiz Salazar Luna. He lived a life marke Read Obituary
I didn’t have a chance to share (write) a memory last week for José Manuel Salazar but I did want to say that it made my week along with sadness to attend the Wake & give my deepest condolences to Mrs. Luna- mother, Sandra- sister, Eduardo- brother, this past Friday. I was happy that Mrs. Luna remembered me & it was nice to share memories of our late teenage years like me standing w/ Sandra in quinceañeras & talking about how Joe & Eduardo would call me Tejano because they knew I loved the music. Two memories I’d like to share about Jose’ is that about 7 years ago I spoke to Jose over the phone & I told him how I was very sorry that I hadn’t had a chance to get with him as I had been busy but that I do think of him. He replied to me that “he knows that I’m a family man and that he was happy for me and not to worry about that”. That’s what you call a great friend as I thought he was going to get on me but I could her it in his voice how sincere he was about what he had told me. The other memory is that this past late September another great friend of mine, Will De La Garza text me that he and Joe we’re going to be playing in 2ND Ward but I could not make it as I was out of the state with my wife, helping our daughter move into her college apartment. I did tell Will to tell Joe that I said hello and I am thinking of him and then I made sure a few weeks later on when I text with Will to ask him if he had remembered to tell Joe that I said hello and he said he did and I wish I would’ve asked Will for Joe’s cell number as I was honestly meaning to call him or text him. Will did send me some video of that concert in Second Ward and let me tell you, I was so impressed on how Joe was performing & how he has come a long way in the music industry. I couldn’t wait to tell Joe that he had made it as a musician & that his vocals & instruments not only sounded good in Spanish but they sounded good in English as well. I also want to include that Joe did an awesome job 23 years ago at my wedding as he was our DJ. I am so glad to have met Joe and I will miss him but he will always be in my memories and we’ll see him later. Rest in Peace José Manuel Salazar. I’d like to include a photo that Mark Luna, another great friend of mine sent me this past weekend of great times we had together. God bless us all and this is from Robert (Tejano) Cavazos✝️🪦🙏
Joe was an old friend from our high school days and I have many wonderful memories of him, many of them so funny. Over the years, I always looked forward to seeing him.
Joe had a rare gift for making people feel special.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Joe will always be remembered with love and a smile by all who knew him.
Words cannot express my sadness; May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.
Joe, I am so heartbroken knowing that you're gone. You were always a sweet gentleman and friend to me all these years. I will definitely miss you playing your beautiful music. And I am so glad we recently hung out and got to talk... I will miss you.
Prayers to your family...
With Love,
Liz Rios
In memory of our friend Joe
Joe,
I hope you know you were more than a friend. You were family! Thank you for always being so cool, funny & respectful to Richard & I. Oh yeah and a prankster too! 😊 Thank you for being a good Bro to my Bro Mark. We will miss you here on earth. Your memories will continue especially at Birthdays, watching the Astros & Texans games and all the crazy times at Cook Offs. I hope your dancing & playing your music & rejoicing with your loved ones in Heaven. 🎼🪘🎸🎶 Rest easy Joe. Until we meet again. 🕊🙏
