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Vicente Roberto "Ben" Salas

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Vicente Salas Obituary

Vicente "Ben" Roberto Salas, 53, born January 23, 1955 in Guam to Pedro & Ana (Roberto) Salas passed away December 5th. Ben retired from the US Army after 20 years of service. He took pride in his family and loved spending time with them whenever he could. Ben will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Felix and Maria Roberto and Francisco and Joaquina Salas. He is survived by his parents; loving wife of 31 years, Martha; sons, Christopher L. and Vincent, Jr. (Jeanie) Salas; sisters, Mary Ann (James) Devoe, Yvonne S. (Lester M., Jr.) Whitley, Pauline R. Salas and Rosaline R. Salas; brothers, Franklin R., Robert R. (Debby Villanueva), Michael R., Peter R. (Corina Cruz) and Jimmy R. Salas. Ben is also survived by his grandson, Xavier Rodriguez as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, December 23rd from 4-7pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 24th, 10am. Both services will be at Dove-Witt Fountain Valley Chapel, 6630 S. Highway 85/87, Fountain, CO.

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Published by The Gazette from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, 2008.

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Yvonne Salas Whitley

January 12, 2009

May God always keep you close to him in Heaven. We miss you so much.

Faustine Charfauros

December 30, 2008

Sorry for your loss Rose. Always will be there for you, God Bless.

Esther, Joe & Nicole Pinaula

December 28, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diego Roberto Chavez

December 27, 2008

I'm so sorry for the loss. I wish I would of had time to get to know my grandfather. time is too short. Love you

john&lita manglona

December 27, 2008

our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
god bless you all take care

Dave Krueger

December 26, 2008

May God grant you peace and comfort in dealing with your loss of a such a wonderful person. My profoundest and deepest sympathy to all. Praise God we'll see him again one day soon!

Jenbel Manibusan

December 25, 2008

Rose & family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your brother...with sincerest sympathy...
love Jenbel & Kin Manibusan, Guam.

Kari Lustica (Farley)

December 24, 2008

May the Lord be with the Salas family during their time of need. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this diffucult time.

janie mendoza

December 24, 2008

Martha, Christopher, Vince & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Know that our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Take Care and God Bless you all:) Love Janie, Kalani & Selina

Daniel Perez

December 23, 2008

I am saddened to have learned the loss of your loved one, someone I knew years back in Guam. May the Lord comfort and heal Ben's family and friends, and to those he touched.

Alanea VanDivner

December 23, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Nicolle Crommelin

December 23, 2008

My prayers will be with your family this holiday season. I'm sure it must be hard for Chris & Vince to have lost their father, not only will my prayers be with them but with the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Claudean Brooks

December 23, 2008

To my dear friends, Martha, Chris and Vincent Jr. I am truly saddened by the loss of your husband, father and my friend, Ben. May the Lord Bless you all with his comfort and strength during this time and may you know that The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Know that I keep you in my prayers!

Tracy Davis

December 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ted And Monique Matthews

December 21, 2008

Our prayers are with your Family, We ask that the lord be with you and give you strength and peace.

Christopher L. Salas

December 21, 2008

YOU WERE A GREAT FATHER, WHOM I RESPECTED AND LOVED.

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