Ruben Dario Salcido

Ruben Dario Salcido, of San Jose, California, passed away surrounded by his family on January 21, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, and was a proud veteran of both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army. He was also a proud member of Iron Workers Local #377 for 55 years (retired), helping to build the Bay Area skyline and beyond. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Dolores Abigail Ortega Salcido; his father, Alberto Salcido; his mother, Maria Luisa Argandar; his brothers, Daniel Salcido and Alberto Salcido; and his sister, Ida Salcido.

Ruben was well known for his great sense of humor, sharp intelligence (the original Google), his love of reading, flying, and for being a hardworking, devoted family man. He is survived by his brother, George Salcido; seven daughters Eleanor, Denise, Darlene, Gloria, Gina, Dolores and Linda; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, son and a wonderful father, Tata, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, cousin and friend — someone who escaped death more times than anyone could count.

Kiss Mama for us, Dad, along with all our relatives, until we meet again.