Ramon R. Salcido

1923 - 2014

Ramon R. Salcido obituary, 1923-2014, El Paso, TX

Ramon R. Salcido

1923 - 2014

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

Ramon Salcido Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 1, 2014.
Ramon R. Salcido, 91 Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend has gone home to be with our Lord. He passed away July 31, 2014. Ramon was a Korean War Veteran. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lupe Salcido, daughter, Isabel DeLaRosa (Manuel), grandchildren, Jennifer Salcido and Michael Ryan Foix; survived by his children, Emma Valtier, Norma Huerta (Francisco), Hazel Gomez (Frank), Irma Valles (Sergio), Ramon Salcido Jr. (Rosemarie), David Salcido, Delia Salcido, Sylvia Rasey (Jim), Esther Ross (Thierry), Ida Salcido, Ricardo Salcido (Fabiola), Micaela Smith, Betty Luna : 28 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Ramon encompassed honor, integrity, fortitude, duty, wisdom, respect, courage, commitment, determination, perseverance, inspiration, and truth; characteristics he instilled in all of his children. His favorite past times included swimming, football, baseball, singing, dancing, and watching war movies. He was a crossword puzzle/word search king, jeopardy intellect, our "cookie monster", Klondike, fudgsicle, triple chocolate lover. He enjoyed joking with fun loving humor. Our handsome hero was a man of few words, solid action and wore many hats (literally). A wire line operator in the U.S. Army, Teamsters truck driver and Union Officer, VFW Post 8782 Officer, various charities Volunteer, supportive friend and an overall humanitarian. Dad's innate goodness and selfless loving spirit will live forever in the hearts and precious memories of family and countless friends. Ramon lived a beautiful, full, honorable life. He will never be forgotten. Thank you for teaching your children well Dad. We love you. The service celebration of his life will be held as follows: Rosary: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 @ Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina 7:00 to 9:00 PM Mass: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 @ Sacred Heart Church, 602 S Oregon St. 9:30 to 10:30 AM Burial: Wednesday August 6, 2014 @ Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson 11:00 AM

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August 19, 2014

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andrea garcia

August 19, 2014

you are awesome and one day I hope to be with you and grandma Lupe and aunt Isabel. I may not have been with you for that long but you were amazing

August 5, 2014

Grandpa(Apa)
My memories of grandpa have all been good ,He was a kind,thoughtful,giving man ready to help anyone .Im comforted to have those precious moments of sharing stories with him.I used to tell him him all the time I bragged about him he would always giggle almost in a shy way,Thank you grandpa for serving our country your a true hero I will always have you in my thoughts and in my heart. I miss you grandpa

Vanessa Garland

August 5, 2014

Great grandpa this is Vanessa. I'm sorry I couldn't be there when you passed. I feel so honored and blessed to have had you in my life. It's an incredible feeling to have a great grandfather around for so long. I understand it's time to be with great grandma Lupe. I'll miss you dearly and I'll cherish all the memories I had with you. I love you and I hope I still make you proud while you're in God's house. Give great grandma Lupe a hug for me!

Great Grandchildren- Brandon & Vanessa

Berlinda Garland

August 5, 2014

Great-Great--Grandson, Rhys Owen

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August 5, 2014

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August 5, 2014

Brandon & Rhys

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August 5, 2014

Brandon Garland

August 5, 2014

You were a great man that will never be forgotten. I can still remember all the good times we had when I was young. From a Korean War Vet, to a wonderful great-grandpa, you will be missed dearly. My son will hear stories about you one day. You will always be with us in our hearts. May The Lord be with you always.

Your great- grandson
Brandon

Norma ( aka Normita ) DeLancey

August 4, 2014

Grandpa, this is Normita, I always told you that you look like Sean Connery and you will forever look like him. You always loved it when I told you this. You always put a big smile on your face and also got a little shy. Well today you are at peace and with Grama. I know you are happy and in a much better place. Well grandpa you will have 1 wish you requested and that is your uniform. You can take it with you and show everyone in heaven how Hansom you look in it. Thank you Grandpa for being my friend, my mentor and a great roll model. Thank you for serving our country. I love you Apa! And I will miss you forever

Berlinda Garland

August 4, 2014

Eddie (Peanut) Salcido

August 4, 2014

Tio rest in Peace n God bless you.

Berlinda Garland

August 3, 2014

Leticia Huerta-Sanders

August 3, 2014

Well grandpa (Niapa) this is Lety aka as Norma's daughter, & one of the grand children of so many or countless and aka Mrs. Leticia Huerta-Sanders. You are now joined in heaven with all the love one's whom have passed on, including gramma Lupe, and my beloved beautiful husband Wayne G. Sanders who was a legacy in his own work, and also A1C U.S. Airforce Vietnam. I know now you will rest in peace, and you have done your time here on earth, as the Lord has given you his task, and have accomplish them with honors GOD is now calling you to be with him in Heaven. May your journey now on the other side bring you peace & tranquility in your soul with Love your Grand daughter Leticia Huerta-Sanders. Be in peace granpa.

Berlinda Garland

August 3, 2014

Grandpa, I will forever love you. Thank you for everything. A man of honor, courage, and stellar dedication. Rest in peace.......... Berlinda Garland

Mike Casey

August 2, 2014

Mr. Salcido,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and also for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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