Akef Ishaq Salman passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. He was 56 years old. Akef was born February 23, 1960, to Issaack Lutfiyya Salman and Azizeh Lutfiyya Salman in Jordan. He grew up in Isreal and came the the United States in 1979. Akef spent about 4 years in Nebraska and then settled in Albuquerque, NM, where he married Sheila Smith; together they had two beautiful children, Isaac (18) and Ashley (20). He married Carolyn Salman in April 2010 and shortly after, moved to Pagosa Springs, CO. In Pagosa, they own and operate Snips Hair Salon. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Salman; Son and Daughter: Isaac and Ashley Salman; step-children: Andrew Dean, Charlotte Dean Avalos-Guerra, Levi Dean, Brennan Liming, Emily Martin and Audrey Martin; and his former spouse: Sheila. Akef's favorite things were betting on horse races, cooking amazing dishes, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed the scenery and wild life in Pagosa Springs and his dream was to own a thoroughbred race-horse and a family restaurant. Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary, Pagosa Springs Chapel, from 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 9:00 am, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 1044 Park Ave, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Burial will occur at Hilltop Cemetery, following services.