Yolanda Salazar

Buitron

Yolanda Salazar Buitron, 88, of Hollister CA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on September 29, 1937, in Robstown, Texas, to Jose Jesus Buitron and Modesta Salazar Buitron.  Yolanda was a devout Catholic her entire life. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Robstown, TX, in her early years, later in life, a member of Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church in Soledad, CA, and, more recently, of St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Hollister, CA.  Her life was defined by her deep faith, her love of family and friends, and her love for cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Jose Jesus Buitron, Martin Buitron, and Carlos Buitron; her sisters, Minerva Sandoval and Lydia Garza; her son, Leonel Gonzalez and her daughter, Magda Gonzalez. She was survived by her children, Gerardo Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez, and Roxanne Stephens; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Yolanda raised her 5 children primarily as a single parent.  She moved from Texas to California and then to Nevada, where she worked hard as a packer and forklift driver in various factories, and finally retired in 2002 and settled in Hollister, CA.

Her free time was spent enjoying time with friends and family, traveling to visit her large extended family, sewing, and cooking.

The Holy Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at St Benedict's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.