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Luis Saldivar Obituary

Luis O. Saldivar 70, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on September 26, 2008. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grand-father. He was a passionate man in every aspect of his life. A generous and fair man, his sense of decency and happiness was unparalleled. Luis was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo Saldivar and Maria Luisa Saldivar and by his brothers, Rodolfo and Ricardo Saldivar. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ernestina Saldivar; brothers and sisters, Rene, Alejandro, Carlos, Guillermo, Ofelia and Aida; children, Jose Luis Saldivar, Rodolfo Saldivar and wife Maribel Saldivar, Diana Gastelum, Lorena Gonzalez and husband Leonard Gonzalez, Belinda Rosthenhausler, Antonio Saldivar and wife Jessica Saldivar; 12 grand-children and six great-grandchildren. Luis dedicated his entire life to the heavy equipment industry, starting out as a journeyman and eventually becoming one of the best known heavy equipment dealers in Northern Mexico. Viewing will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008 at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at St. Monica Church, 212 W. Medina Rd. Cremation services will follow. Funeral services entrusted to MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 29, 2008.

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Diana

December 27, 2008

I wish I could hug him and tell him I love him one more time. My daddy,my friend, my hero... you are so missed. I love you.

Jessica Saldivar

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Tata Chino!!!
Well where do I start....let me start off by saying that I love u mucho mucho and that you are an amazing man. We miss you more and more everyday. Alot of people have said that time heals the pain, but I say they're WRONG cause everyday it gets harder. Nana seems to being doing well but you and everyone knows she is a very strong woman. She says she feels you near, so continue to guide and protect her like you always have and we will continue to help you here!

I love you Tata and can't wait to see your smile and hear you laugh again!!!

Susan Hernandez

November 11, 2008

To Louie, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts & prayers to a very special Angel in Heaven. He was the best father any one could ever have. He will truly be missed. I pray that God eases the pain of all your broken hearts. Just remember that he will always live in your hearts, for now you have a special Guardian Angel watching over you. God be with you.

jeanine webb

October 23, 2008

Lorena & Diana I am so sorry for your loss. I never had a chance to meet your father but, based on the things you said about him I know your family misses him dearly. I am sorry I just found out about his passing. I wish you all the best at this time and I pray for your mother.

Patricia "La Pati" Bojorquez

October 2, 2008

Our Tio Luis was a beautiful man who loved and lived life to it's fullest. He was our Santa Clause for Christmas, our party starter, our comedian, our shoulder to lean on, our best friend, our everything. He will be missed dearly, but his spirit will always be with us. I'm sure right now he's probably sharing a michelada and a good joke with God in a casino at a blackjack table with some good mexican music playing in the background.

I love you.

Jessica Saldivar

September 30, 2008

Tata Chino, where do i begin? Well let me start off by say, "Te quiero much mucho!" I remember u always telling all of us that and asking us, "How much do u love me?" I'm going to miss u so much Tata. You weren't only my Tata, but a Father to me as well. I love that u were also a father figure to Gabriel (el trompudo). Thank you Tata for all the love u have shown us all and all the great memories. We are going to miss you very much. Please Tata visit Nana as much as possible and give her the strength to cope with her pain, as well as Tia Lori. Tata Chino u were the MOST LOVING AND BEST TATA EVER!!!

Melva Valenzuela (Nunez)

September 30, 2008

My Condolences to the Saldivar family. I am so SORRY to hear about your loss. I just saw this on the obituaries, so was unable to attend the services. My prayers are with you all. May the beautiful memories he left behind give you some Peace. God Bless you ALL!

Brenda Bowen

September 30, 2008

Lorena, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I did not know your father, but they say we are a reflection of our parents. You are one very neat, genuine lady, as was both sisters and brother I met. And your mother, she was just beautiful and so gracious. He must have been a wonderful man. May God Bless you and bring peace at this time of sorrow.

IMELDA VIDAL

September 29, 2008

Luis Jr. & Rudy, we all grew up together on Hampton Roads, so I wanted to take this time to send my condolences and to say God Bless you all during your time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Imelda (Castro) Vidal

Vanessa Saldivar

September 29, 2008

Tata Chino I'm going to miss u so much. I love you Tata you showed me so much love and were always there for me and my girls your the best tata in the whole world .

September 29, 2008

Robin Gonzalez

September 29, 2008

I will miss seeing Luis at dialysis. He was a wonderful patient and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet and take care of him. I will miss our conversations about the casino. I will think of him every time I have a michelada. May god bless you all at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Williams

September 29, 2008

To Belinda: Please know my sorrow for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Familia Alfonso Valle

September 29, 2008

May God be with the family during this trying time. It was a pleasure to know Luis for 20+ years. He had such a great sense of humor. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Julissa Silva-Garica

September 29, 2008

Familia Saldivar:
Siempre tengo bonitos recuerdos de todos ustedes. En especial a usted Sr. Ernestina y a el Sr. Luis que el ya en paz descansa. En el cielo a llegado una persona llena de vida espiritual. Su animo y fuerza que lleva por dentro de su alma siempre existira un poquito en todos los que tuvimos la dicha de conocerlo. En silencio rogamos por su descanso y por el vacio que tienen toda su apreciable familia, que dia a dia Dios les ayude y les de aliento para siguir viviendo con animo que es lo que el desea desde el cielo para ustedes.

Lo siento muchisimo. Que Dios los Bendiga. Sinceramente, Julissa Silva-Garcia y Familia

Jozett Keena, Munguia

September 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! My tio Chino will be missed by all his family and friends.

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