Jose Salazar Ortiz, 75, died peacefully, at his home in Elgin on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Jose was born in Mexico on December 4, 1943 to Tomas Salazar and Manuela Ortiz.
Jose touched the lives of so many. He was known for his willingness to help anyone in need and his trademark sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family: Wife, Hortencia, 14 children, 42 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, as well as his many friends and neighbors. Jose considered everyone his friend and was happy making people smile and laugh, joking, and giving hugs if needed.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 17, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, 364 Division St., Elgin.
There will be a funeral service, also at O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, on Thursday, April 18, at 10:00 am officiated by Pastor Ruben Rivera of El Mesias United Methodist Church. Please call O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, 847-741-1400, for more information.
Hortencia, mis más profundas condolencias. Las palabras no pueden expresar el dolor y la tristeza de perder a nuestros seres queridos. Nos conforta saber que en un futuro muy cercano, veremos la promesa en Revelacion 21:4 cumplida donde dice: “Y limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya más lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas anteriores han pasado”. Tenemos la esperanza de dar la bienvenida a nuestros seres queridos por medio de una resurrección terrenal según Juan 5:28, 29. Hasta este momento, espero que los recuerdos de Jose te ayuden a aliviar tu dolor y tu tristeza. Que el “Dios de todo consuelo” esté con ustedes ahora y en los días difíciles por delante. (2 Corintios 1:3,4)