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Ruben Salcido Obituary
Ruben Salcido, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Mr. Salcido was a lifelong resident of El Paso where he graduated from Bowie High School and Texas Western College. He served our country in the US Army in Germany. He was retired from White Sands Missile Range where he was a scientist of missile defense. He spent his retirement years pounding away in his woodshop, nurturing his pecan orchard, advocating for education and living life to the fullest. Mr. Salcido was a founding member of the Ruben Salazar Foundation. Preceded in death by parents, Francisco and Paula Salcido, Sisters, Mary Valencia and Rachel Rey. Survived by wife of 50 years Rose E. Salcido and children Valerie Burch, Andrea Holt, Camille Calderon (Edmundo) and Ruben F. Salcido (Mary Lou). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Travis, Jason, Alyssa, Tyler and Amanda (Nick). Sister Angelina Garza. Visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Jason Holt, Travis Johnson, Cesar Castillo, Robert Fernandez, Ruben Bustillo, Ramiro Gonzalez, Juan Ogas, Frank Gonzalez, Mario Montes and Jesus Carrillo. Private burial at a later date. DIRECTED BY HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 5054 Doniphan Drive 587-0202
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Letty Rodella
March 13, 2009
Dear Salcido Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time. I fondly remember Ruben as our helpful next door neighbor when I lived on Vista Linda. Richard and Lisa also send their condolences.
Sincerely,
Letty Rodella
George Norris
March 13, 2009
Val; I heard via the Norris Grapevine of the passing of your father, I am saddened to learn of this. Please take care of yourself.
George Norris
Lucy Chavez
March 13, 2009
Val,
Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless you and may He give you strength and support thru these hard times.
Barney Watson
March 12, 2009
To the Salcido Family
I had the distinct pleasure working with Ruben some of the time when I arrive at TRASANA back in the late 70s. He was always helpful when I asked for his advice on a computer program. The last time I saw him was at our 20th Anniversary of TRAC-WSMR at which all of the retirees look great. I know he will be greatly missed but is now in a much better place. With warmest condolences, I extend my deepest sympathies.
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Mike Casey
March 12, 2009
Mr. Salcido,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Ruben F. Salcido
March 12, 2009
Dad, Thanks for the memories and all you did for us. I am forever indebted to you for the love and generosity you showed me, and for the opportunities granted which made possible all the accomplishments I/we made through the years. You are now in a better place - may you rest in peace. Your son,
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