Nina Teresa Salazar

Nina Teresa Salazar, aged 28, passed away on November 15th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on November 28th, 1995, Nina lived her life with courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Ever since she was little, Nina was very independent, spunky, and caring. She graduated from Terry High School and then earned her paralegal degree from WCJC. She stepped back from her career when she was diagnosed with Sarcoma Cancer in 2019. Nina faced her 5-year cancer journey with unmatched bravery, boundless strength, and determination. She was unwavering in her commitment to fight, always open to exploring new treatments and clinical trials in the hope of improving her own diagnosis and furthering research to help others with cancer. Despite the physical and emotional challenges, she approached each day with an indomitable spirit that uplifted everyone around her. Her courage was evident to all who knew her, as she faced each hurdle with grace even during the hardest moments. She was a warrior who was determined not only to endure her own journey, but also to light the way for others facing the same struggles. While Nina bravely faced her own battle with cancer, she never wavered in her devotion to her mother, who was progressing through Alzheimer’s. Despite the challenges she endured, Nina never complained. Instead, she cared for her mother with extraordinary strength, compassion, and unwavering love. Her resilience and selflessness during this time deeply inspired those around her, serving as a testament to her fierce love and her ability to face life’s challenges with grace and courage. She had a passion for creating beautiful flower arrangements, a hobby she taught herself and embraced wholeheartedly. Hydrangeas and peonies were her favorites, but she loved working with all kinds of flowers, creating arrangements for special occasions and simply for the joy it brought her. Along with her love of music, Nina enjoyed listening to crime podcasts and watching mystery crime shows with her loving dad. Together, they watched shows like True Bloods, NCIS, and Only Murders in the Building. She found comfort in these simple moments, combining her love for mystery with the warmth of her father’s company. Nina had a deep love for all things Disney, and she made it to Magic Kingdom in Florida as often as she could. She was known for her collection of Disney ears and clothes, and Disney had been a big part of her life since childhood when she and her sister would watch Disney movies on long road trips. Nina loved sharing this passion with her nephew, Luka, and anyone who would sit with her to enjoy a Disney movie. One of her greatest joys was being a godmother to her beloved nephew, Luka and aunt to Isabella. She cherished every moment spent with them, embraced her role with enthusiasm and unconditional love. Luka and Isabella were one of the many things that kept her fighting on her cancer journey. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and joy will live on in Luka, Isabella, and in the many lives she touched. Nina was a devoted daughter, sister, godmother, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her father Juan, sister Bianca Alcorta, brother-in-law Ovidio Alcorta, godson and nephew Luka, niece Isabella, maternal grandparents Silvano and Adelina Cisneros, uncle Marin Cisneros and family, aunt Silva Cisneros and family, aunt Irma Rosales and family, uncle Javier Salazar and family, uncle Jamie Salazar, uncle Raul Salazar and family, and her friends Brianna, Abigail, and Lesly. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Nina is preceded in death by her mother Hilda Salazar, paternal grandparents Gustavo and Irma Salazar, and uncle Gustavo Salazar. We invite all who knew and loved Nina to join us in celebrating her remarkable life in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home on Wednesday November 20th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. A mass will be held to celebrate the life of Nina on Thursday November 21st at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Rosenberg, TX at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at West Gethsemane Gardens. Though she has left this world, her memory will remain a guiding light, reminding us to live bravely, love deeply, and help others, just as she did. May she rest in peace.

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Nina Teresa Salazar

November 28, 1995 - November 15, 2024