Central High School Class of “57”
Lived in Fresno Ca 74 years
He is survived by his wife Anita of 58 years
Hank was a devoted Husband, Son, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and tremendous friend. As a young man he was selected to be a Rescue Diver for the United States Coast Guard, aboard the USCGC Storis in Kodiak Alaska’s “Bering Sea and Arctic Search and Rescue” from 1960-1964. His adventures were many and often heroic. Returning home, he met and married his wife Anita who he loved and cherished for 58 years.
He was loved by his friends who would describe him as “the best friend you could ever have”. He could often be found ringing a doorbell with arms full of fresh fruits or vegetables from his own garden, his delicious cured green olives, or a thoughtful gift usually handmade for a friend or family member in need.
He lived as he prayed, loving his Catholic faith, trusting in God and His Holy Mother until his last breath. His devotion in praying the Holy Rosary filled his days and nights. He not only prayed but hand made beautiful Rosaries, sewed Altar linens, made Priests vestments for the Traditional Latin Mass, and repaired religious paintings and statues.
Words cannot convey the loss to those he leaves behind. He made every life around him better with great humor and sincere love. His example of a life well lived could be summed up in a word, selfless. The loss of Henry for those whose lives he has touched, will leave a void that can’t be filled making memories of him a treasure to be cherished.
He was the eldest of four siblings, Margaret, Edward, and David Salsedo. Survived by his loving wife Anita Salsedo. Son David (wife Maryhelen) Salsedo, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, Theresa Jenkins, Aaron (wife Tori) Salsedo, Matthew (wife Hailey) Salsedo, Samson Salsedo, Elias Salsedo, and several God Children. Preceded by his Father Henry Verdugo Salsedo and Mother Ciprianna “Irene” Salsedo.
If his life advice could be echoed it would be; pray your Rosary every day, do everything for all whom you’re entrusted in a living example of God’s love first for us on the Cross and God will take care of the rest.
Thank you Hank. We love you, will miss you and hope to be with you again where there will be no more tears.
God bless and Mary keep you.
A visitation for Hank will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, California 93720. A rosary service will occur Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, California 93720. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, California 93720. A committal service will occur Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave., Fresno, California 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Salsedo family.
