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John Salka

1939 - 2011

John Salka obituary, 1939-2011, Santa Paula, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2011

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Perez Family Funeral Home - Santa Paula

738 East Santa Paula Street

Santa Paula, California

John Salka Obituary

Art passed away from cancer on December 11 with his family at home. He was born to John and Mercedes Salka on December 5, 1939 in Bunola, PA.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Phyllis. He had one brother Butch, and sisters Karen and Jennifer. Phyllis and Art had three children, Cheryl, Cathy, and Duane. Eleven grandchildren, Branden, Corey, Ashley, Danny, Janel, Chad, Aimee, Jacob, Joshua, Cody and Ryan. Three great-grandchildren, Rheanna, Tasia and Kadence. Other family members include Amy Salka, Mike Coronado, Mario Torres, and many nieces and nephews.

Art retired from Fillmore Piru Citrus Association as Plant Engineer. He is at peace.

He will be cremated. There will be no service. A celebration of his life will be held January 22, at 12 noon at the family's home. For further details contact Duane Salka; [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ventura County Star from Dec. 18 to Dec. 21, 2011.

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December 19, 2011

Duane and Amy
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our hearts are with you and your family.

Chris and Carolyn Roemelen Auburn, CA

Karilyn Steward

December 19, 2011

Thinking of your family at this time. I will always remember his kindness towards me.

December 19, 2011

We'll surely miss Art & are deeply saddened by his sudden loss...but have many fond memories of working on many golf tournaments together & recall his many contributions to the Citrus Industry. Our sincere symphathy goes to his family.
Gene & Sally Caulfield, Santa Paula, Ca.

Jim and Linda Gilden

December 18, 2011

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy. we are holding you and your family deep in our hearts and prayers. Warm Regards, Jim and Linda Gilden

David Brozik

December 18, 2011

So sorry to here the loss of art.our prayers are with you all.

Janel Sanford

December 18, 2011

I love you, Papa. You were my hero. We will never forget you.

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