Bruno Antonio Salazar Rodas

Bruno Antonio Salazar Rodas (61), of Roy, Utah passed away on the evening of November 21, 2023. Per Bruno’s request he was able to make it home where he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who were together and unified more than ever. Bruno is preceded in death by his father Pedro, mother Flavia, & brothers Pedrito. He is survived by his wife Julia Berta de Salazar Velasquez: 4 treasured children & their spouses: Silvia Payne (Steven), Brigham (Cassandra), Kim (Alisha), and Michael (Jessee); 8 beloved grandchildren: Nicholas, Alex, Leslie, Annabel, Sam, Marcos, Gabby, & Lukas. Bruno was born to Pedro Salazar Yol & Flavia Rodas Hernandez on September 10, 1962. He grew up with a love of cars, airplanes, school, and volleyball. He graduated with a bachelor’s in science & letters. He specialized and certified in construction drawing. He had the desire to go on to become a doctor. However, he ended up with an ultimatum decision from his parents to either become a doctor or join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He made the life changing decision to choose Christ. He was baptized and chose to serve a mission. He honorably served in the Guatemala Quetzaltenango Mission. At the end of his mission, he met his future wife, Julia. After 1 date and a quick engagement, 1 month later they were married! Bruno was able to fulfill a dream of working around airplanes when he worked at Aviateca, a government owned airline company in Guatemala. He’d watch the airplanes day in and day out, as he dreamed of moving somewhere else in the U.S. one day. Because of incident at work that changed the course of his life along with his wife, and children, they were able to make their way seeking refuge for their lives in Utah. There were many helping hands on the way to start a new life. Some that will never be able to be repaid. Bruno continued alongside his supportive wife Julia to adapt, learn, grow, and survive anything for their 2 children and future children to come. After working at many companies, he was able to find a job working for UTA as a bus driver. He had a love for buses that he expressed to all of those around him. He proudly wore his Bus Driver number 4040! Unfortunately, there came a point where diabetes became something that caused a problem. He slowly began to lose his legs and his eyesight as well. After many ups and downs, he continued to try and work at UTA where he had the opportunity to be a inspector on TRAX all while in a wheelchair. He didn’t want to have the things happening to him stop him from being around the trains & buses. He worked and retired from UTA in 2023. For those who knew him you knew his spirit and character was above and beyond anyone you’d ever meet. He lived to serve and to help. Let’s not even get into how much he loved to talk your ear off as well as listening to your own stories with empathy. A man of so much experience, wisdom, memories, trials, and so much to overcome to be a good husband, a good father, a good son, a good brother, a good grandpa, and a good person in general. He was loved by everyone he met, and he lit up the room no matter where he was. He left a Mark in so many lives and will not be forgotten. Join us to pay your respects and support the family during this difficult time. Viewing Date: Wednesday November 29th Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Location: 5080 S 3100 W, Roy UT 84067 Funeral Service Date: Thursday November 30th Small Viewing: 9:30am -10:30pm Funeral Service: 11 am Location: 5080 S 3100 W, Roy UT 84067 Bruno will be laid to rest in the Syracuse cemetery. https://gofund.me/96f34500 For those of you that wish to make a donation to our father's memorial account, deposits can be made at any AFCU branch or by transfer if you are an existing AFCU member. Please refer to the account information below. America First Credit Union Bruno Salazar Memorial Account Account Number: 9128505 Thank you!

Bruno Antonio Salazar Rodas

September 10, 1962 - November 21, 2023