Our Beautiful Angel, Rozella Erlinda Salazar, returned home on March 24, 2021 in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on September 24, 1944 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Augustine Medina and Lena Goodhart. Augustine married Josie Medina, and together they raised Rozella in Price, Utah. She attended Carbon High School.

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At a young age, Rozella met Toby Salazar and they fell in love. Their love grew over their childhood years, and eventually they married in Price, Utah. Right after their marriage, Toby and Rozella moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Together they raised their four children, Rodney, Pamela, Lonnie, and Roshelle.

Her heart was filled with love and service. She was a prayer warrior for anyone who was in need. Serving others through prayer or her actions allowed her angelic personality to shine here on Earth.

Rozella loved working in sales and she excelled at it. Her beautiful dimple-smile lit up the entire room wherever she would go. Her hobbies were shopping, reading her Bible, crafts, scrapbooking and making blankets for her loved ones. She loved spending time with her family and friends making them laugh, telling them a joke or two, and being outdoors. More than anything, she loved the Lord.

She devoted her entire life to her Lord and instilled the Gospel into her family. She attended Ignite Christian Church in Salt Lake City. She served in her church as a leader and director for the young women for many years. She had a beautiful voice and she and Toby were a part of a Gospel group called Gratitude. She was a proud grandmother to her eleven grandchildren and four great-granddaughters.

Rozella is survived by her loving husband, Toby Salazar, her three children, Rodney, Pamela, and Lonnie Salazar, her eleven grandchildren, Jeremy, Skylar, Melissa, Danielle, Vanesa, Colton, Dillon, Christian, Shaye, Bridger, and Joel, and four great-granddaughters, Kambria, Lila, Quinn, and Johanna Rose, her siblings, Irene (Harold) Eiland, and Pauline (Robert) Colunga and one brother-in-law, Ernie Wiley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Roshelle Salazar, and her siblings Della Wiley, Orlando Medina, and Inez Enriquez, and her beloved dog, Kenya.

Rozella truly touched all the hearts of all those who knew her. She was loved by so many and loved all of them. Her favorite quote: “I love you more!”

An evening viewing will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123. The following day, the funeral service for immediate family only will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Interment will follow the services at the same location. To participate in the services from your own home via live stream, please view the instructions below.

To participate in the services from your own home via live stream, please view instructions below.

STREAMING INSTRUCTIONS:

Joining by computer

1) Go to zoom.us in any internet browser

2) Click “join meeting”

3) Enter the meeting id - 8019693456

4) A box will open saying “https://zoom.us wants to open this application”. Click “open zoom”

5) Click “Join with Computer Audio”

6) Click “Mute” in the bottom left-hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services

Joining by phone or iPad

1) Download the Zoom app

2) Open the app and select “join a meeting”

3) Enter the meeting id - 8019693456

4) Select “join without video”

5) Select “Call using internet audio”

6) Select “mute” in the bottom left-hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.

Services

Viewing

Monday, Apr. 05, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary
6500 South Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT 84123

Funeral Service

Tuesday, Apr. 06, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary
6500 South Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT 84123

Services Handled By

Memorial Redwood Mortuary & Cemetery
6500 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT

Life Story Info

Post Date

Mar 30, 2021

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Mom

I miss you everyday...I will always be thinking of all the loving memories we shared. And can't wait for the day we can talk and hold each other again!!!😘

Pamela Salazar May 19, 2021

Rozella was my favorite person at church since I was a little girl. She had the biggest heart and her smile lit up any room. One of my favorite memories with her is she was my missionettes teacher and sometime we would sneak out and get ice cream and have girl talk. She was always there as a second mom. I was also blessed that she took me to Thanksgiving point for my 15th birthday and hired me the best photographer in town.

I'm so sorry for your loss Toby.

Marisol Orona , South Jordan, UT, US Apr 05, 2021

Rozella was a special friend we grew up togather in price was very special to me. she will be missed.

jake ortega DElilah ortega , kearns utah, UT, US Mar 31, 2021

Toby and family I am so sorry for the loss of Rochelle and now rozella. My heart breaks for u guys . will always cherish those moments at kowloons when u giys would go in and seein roshelle and rozella in January. Send in lots of loves and prayers 2 beautiful souls .

Amber krauss Mar 30, 2021

Rosella was a sweetheart. I loved her dearly. We got to be together at Disney Land in California for a while in the 80's. What fun we had! I looked forward to our Padilla Family Reunions, knowing she would usually be there. I am going to miss her smiling face and bubbly personality at reunions and other events.

Our condolences, love, and prayers to Toby and all the family.

Doris Loida Espinoza , Crystal City, TX, US Mar 30, 2021

I thank the Lord for blessing me to know her. A very special person. A very beautiful ❤️. 💕 You.

Cecilia Zavala , string:SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US Mar 30, 2021

Sister Rozella, you we’re so kind and such a prayer warrior. You will always live in my heart. Brother Toby I will be praying for you and all the family. Rest In Peace Rochelle and Rozella.

Lisa Rivera , Pearland, TX, US Mar 30, 2021

I've known you my whole life, my name is derived from your name, I cannot express how much you meant to me. You were always there for me to talk to, laugh and pray with. You and Toby touched mine and Randy's life and marriage. Your simile not only lit the room, it infected others and prompted others to smile as well, Rozella, you spread love. You will be missed in our daily lives but never forgotten in our hearts and minds. We love you and know you are resting in heaven. Rose & Randy 🙏💕🙏💕

Rose Putt , Los Alamos , NM, US Mar 30, 2021

Your sweet smile & loving presence will be missed by so many. Until we meet again

Eunice Ariza , La Vernia , TX, US Mar 30, 2021

You are a beautiful lady,You light up any room you walk into.

You will be dearly missed.

Love you Brenda Dillard

Brenda Dillard , East Carbon, UT, US Mar 30, 2021

Timeline


  • 1960
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  • 1970
  • Feb 28, 1971

    Beautiful momma on her birthday!

  • 2020
  • 2021

    My Beautiful Mom💗🌻

  • Jun 15, 2021

    Mom's resting place💗😇

  • Jul 15, 2021

    My mommas precious resting place😇

  • Jul 15, 2021

    My mom's precious resting place😇💗