Gilbert Santos"" Saldana

SALDANA - Gilbert “Santos” Saldana, age 63, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord our Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2010. He was born in Carlsbad, NM and aside from his overseas military service; he was a life long resident of New Mexico. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, who served with the 173 Brigade, Airborne Rangers. Gilbert’s kindness and generosity of heart will forever stand out in the memories of those who were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Bisenta Saldana; his brother, Manuel; and sister, Esmeralda. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife Debbie Saldana; his son, Johnny Salazar; his grandchildren, Mariah, Aundria, and Johnny Salazar, Jr.; his brothers; Alvaro Saldana and wife Nancy, Armando Saldana and Felipe Saldana, Jr.; his sisters, Rosie Garcia and husband Sonny, MaryAnn Saldana, Mary Lou Garcia; his mother-in-law, Trini Muniz; his aunts, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews. Gilbert will be greatly missed by all. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where Services of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place also on Tuesday at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Casket Bearers will be Johnny Salazar, Armando, Felipe, Jr. and Charles Saldana, Michael and Dominic Garcia. Honorary Bearers will be Alvaro Saldana, Sonny Garcia and Kenny Smith. Gilbert’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160