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Barbara Saldana Obituary

SALDANA, Barbara Anne Barbara Anne Saldana, age 62, of Austin, Texas passed away September 8, 2019. A true Austinite, Barbara was born and raised in East Austin. After she graduated from Austin High School, she met and was married to her best friend, Charles for 42 years. They immediately started a family and resided in southwest Austin with their two daughters. After 36 years of working for the Austin Independent School District, she retired to be fully dedicated to her grandchildren. She was a master crafter, baked the most beautiful and delicious desserts, and enjoyed being with her friends and family. She touched many lives with her contagious laugh and passion for life. Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles Saldana; daughters, Jessica Bazan (Marco Bazan) and Amanda Saldana (Robert Hernandez); grandchildren, Jacob, Alyssa, Lilly Rose Hernandez, and Luci, Lori Bazan; parents, Manuel and Estella Gonzales; sisters, Caroline George, Anna Saldana, Sandra Aguilera; brother, Peter Gonzales; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation 5:00 pm 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue with Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 126 W Oltorf St. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Remembrances may be left at www.wcfish.com

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Sep. 10, 2019.
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Dear Charles and family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Prayers and deepest sympathy.
Cathy Ferguson

Cathy Ferguson

September 18, 2019

Dear Charles & Family,
We just heard about your dear wife's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Charles! With deepest sympathy, Tom and Janis Beck

September 18, 2019

My prayers to the Saldana family in this time of sadness. And to my sisters in Christ Jessica, and Amanda. Please remember that Jesus understands your hurt and cries with you.. He never abandons you in a time of trial or suffering.

My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19. All my love and prayers,
Mona Vasquez

Mona Vasquez

September 11, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to Barbara's husband and family!

She TRULY was a Beautiful Soul

May she Rest in the Arms of the Angels in GODS Heavenly kingdom!

Melinda Beaman

September 10, 2019

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