Leocadia Salazar Obituary (1936 - 2021)

Leocadia Salazar Lansing, MI Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 84. Born December 10, 1936 to Miguel and Maria (Morales) Mata in Artesia Wells, Texas. Leocadia who was known as "Calla", worked in food service for the Lansing Public Schools, where she started at the Walter French Academy and later for C.W. Otto Middle School before retiring. Leocadia enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping and taking trips to the casino. In her younger years she bowled for Ramons Restaurant on a league at Holiday Lanes in Lansing. Leocadia enjoyed going out to eat at Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel. She was also an excellent cook and enjoyed family gatherings. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all who remember her. Preceding her in death were her husband, Mario Salazar Sr.; son, Mario Salazar Jr.; grandson, Joseph Angelo Benavides Jr. as well as her parents. Surviving are her brothers, Edward Mata Sr. and Ramon Mata; daughters, Josey Olivo, Rachel Salazar, Susan ("Angel") Benavides; grandchildren, Joseph Olivo, Cory (Amanda) Olivo, Brandon Salazar, Victoria Salazar, Daniel Benavides; great grandchild, Allison Stulz-Salazar; as well as many extended family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Cristo Rey Church with Fr. Vincent Richardson as Celebrant. Family will receive friends for visitation at the church one hour prior to Mass. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com