Baldemar "Sal" Saldiva

He is survived in death by his wife, Rosa Alicia Saldiva and his five children, Tony Saldiva (wife Maria), Rosemary Saldiva, Andrew Saldiva (wife Julie), Josie Saldiva, and Rebecca Saldiva-McMurtry (husband James) and grandchildren: Talitha Saldiva-McMurtry, Kingston Saldiva-McMurtry, Alicia Saldiva, and James Saldiva. As well as his four siblings and their families: Pete Saldiva, Estella Martinez, Inez Salinas (wife Cecilia), and Margarita Campos.

Baldemar was born in Beeville, Texas on November 28, 1938. He married Rosa Alicia Mora on January 19, 1964. They settled in San Antonio, Texas in 1975 where they raised their family.

A career soldier Baldemar enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served for twenty years. He served two tours in Vietnam in the Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. As a mechanic in the Army and by trade, Baldemar’s hobby was working on classic cars. He also owned his own garage and his last project was restoring a 1934 Chevy Master, which took 15 years to complete. During his down time, he loved to play Solitaire on the computer, while listening to Tejano, the golden oldies, or country music.

In 2001, they joined Saint Thomas Moore Catholic Church and were very happy serving there. Baldemar was devoted to the Rosary and our Lady of Grace.

The family would like to thank all the nurses of Vitas and especially “the Boss” Jennifer, who helped him during his final days.