Margarita Salazar

Slaughter

Margarita Salazar Slaughter, 79, passed away on July 26, 2026.

A Texas native, Margarita was born in Sonora, Texas, later moved to Houston, and will be laid to rest in her beloved hometown of Sweetwater, Texas. She enjoyed watching football, listening to country music, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be remembered for her kind heart, caring spirit, and the love she shared with her family and friends.

Margarita is survived by her daughters, Linda Kay Cantu, Cynthia Cantu, and Laura Guerra Fernandez.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Victoria Garcia, Monica Serpas, Alissa Garcia, Stella Bates, Veronica Banks, Trinity Elizabeth Scoggins, Dominic Enrique Banks, Mariana Gabrielle Banks, Crystal Rose Guerra, and Joshua Adam LeCompte.

Her memory will also be cherished by her great-grandchildren: Giovanni Allen Armendariz, Dominic Evan Barela, Charlotte Giselle Barela, and Jacob Alexander LeCompte.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McCoy Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.