He was born in San Fransisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico on June 25, 1937. He was married to Fransisca C. Calderon on September 13, 1969. He was a tradesman all of his life and a dedicated member of the Knights of Colombus of Holy Name Catholic Church. He had a passion for people, giving, volunteering and cooking, smoking, and grilling.
He was preceded in death by his siblings; Julia C. Donato, Eliodoro Calderon, Julian Calderon, and Jose Calderon.
He is survived by his wife, Fransisca C. Calderon, his brother, Delfino Calderon, his children; Patricia E. Salazar (Miguel A. Salazar), Juan D. Calderon (Norma Rocha), Laura A. Calderon (George Daniels), Robert M. Calderon, grandchildren; Miguel A. Salazar II, Maxx A. Salazar, Sable J. Calderon, Janelle F. Calderon, Marz Calderon, Reagan Calderon, Caesar Rocha, Michael Rocha, Carina Rocha, Juan Ayala Jr., Kristopher Calderon, Alexandra Calderon, Olivia Daniels, Cassidy Torres, Victoria Calderon, Omar Acosta, Samantha Rangel, Santos Rangel, and Maryanna Calderon, and numerous beloved great-grandchildren.