Martin Cornejo Salazar, 79, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 19th, 2023. Martin was born and raised in la Hacienda Horcones ” La Barranca”, Municipio de Lampazos, N.L. Mexico on January 22, 1944 to Alberto Cornejo and Maria Salazar. He was the 3rd child of 9 children. Martin began to work at a very young age to help his family and maintained a strong, loving relationship with all his siblings throughout his life. He first came to the United States in 1968 and worked in Loraine, Ohio for some time. He later returned to the United States to work a cattle round-up for Mr. Ernest M. “Buddy” Bruni, Jr. and what began as a one-time job evolved into a 40 year career as a Ranch Forearm for Mr. Bruni. Martin was an expert in cattle & ranch management. He was responsible, strong willed and faced life’s challenges with courage and faith in God.
He is preceded in death by his parents Alberto Cornejo and Maria Salazar, siblings: Raul Cornejo, Nolberto Cornejo, Teresa C. Lopez, son: Alberto Cornejo and Grandson: Alberto Cornejo, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Francisca A. Cornejo and children Martin Cornejo Jr., Rolando (Araceli) Cornejo, Irasema (Omar) Cantu, Antonio (Monica) Cornejo, daughter in law Brenda Cornejo, grandchildren: Abraham Antonio Cornejo, Rolando Cornejo, Jr., Sophia Isabel Cornejo, Ernesto Daniel Cornejo, Martin Cornejo, III., Brianna Cornejo and Omar Emmanuel Cantu. Also surviving him are sisters Catalina (Alfredo) Avila, Yolanda (Jose Maria) Marchan, Josefina Cornejo Concepcion (Dr. Alfredo) Freeze, brother: Eduardo (Maria Elena) Cornejo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Martin will be greatly missed he had a welcoming heart, was always willing to help others, and eager to engage in conversation especially about his beloved Lampazos.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mateo Reyes and all his staff, Dr. Mohsen Mahani, Dr. Enrique T. Garcia, Dr. Joseph Camero, South Texas Primary Care, Attendants Ramona Jasso and Hortencia Davalos. We love you dad, your wisdom, advice, and stories will be cherished in our hearts, rest in peace.
The Cornejo family will be receiving guests on Friday, March 24, 2023, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services. The chapel service will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com