Esther, a retired preschool teacher, loved children, especially her many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews who loved her and will miss her.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, Helen and Jesse Saldaña; and her sisters, Ruby Garcia and Pearl Saldaña.
She is survived by her brothers, Andy, Jesse, Henry, Leo and Ernie Saldaña and their families.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Sunday, February 28, 2010, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
