Paula Quiroz

June 30, 1921 - May 6, 2019

Paula Salazar Quiroz, age 97 passed away peacefully on May 6th 2019 in Prosser Washington. She was born June 30th 1921 in the town of Inez, Texas to Vicente and Alejandra Salazar. At her young age she was raised in small towns in Mexico and Texas. She was raised by her Grandmother Justita whom taught her many things in life. She married Francisco Reyes Quiroz in 1942 in Mexico where they raised all their children. Our beloved mother was a homemaker and caretaker for her children and many others. Later in 1970 they relocated to Toppenish, Washington with their children. There she and her family worked in agriculture. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching Novelas and spending quality time with her grandchildren. She was survived by Efrain (Rumalda) Quiroz of Burbank, Elizabeth Alvarez of Mill Creek, Tony (Graciela) Quiroz of Indio, CA, Jimmy and Renato Quiroz of Yakima and 23 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. Also, survived by 2 siblings Manuel Salazar of Roma, TX and Velia Estrada of Toppenish. Proceeded by her devoted husband Francisco, both her parents and daughters San Juanita and Minerva, sibblings Ofelia, Hermelinda, Evangelina, Isabel, Estella, Lupe and Juan.