Salvador (Pelon) was born in El Paso, TX, to Guadalupe and Raul Anchondo on April 27, 1933.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Elva G. Anchondo, and his son, Salvador Anchondo Jr. He leaves behind his daughter, Lourdes Tapia (Frank Tapia); grandson, Francisco A. Tapia (Ruth Tapia); granddaughter, Victoria Picciano (Michael Picciano); and daughter-in-law, Brenda Trinidad.
He is also survived by his siblings, Alicia Cano (Arturo Cano), Victor Anchondo (Bertha Mireles), and Martha H. Torres (Michael Torres). Salvador’s first great-grandchild is expected in May.
He was a proud graduate of Bowie High School (Class of 1951). He joined the Air Force in October 1951 and served as an air traffic controller. He left the Air Force as a staff sergeant in 1955, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. In El Paso, he worked at Sears & Roebuck and dedicated many years to Martin Tire Company on Texas Avenue. He later opened his own tire shop and ultimately retired to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren.
Special thanks to Angel Adult Foster Home, El Paso Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), and William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). Dr. Dora Sotelo and Angel Sotelo opened their home to Salvador, quickly becoming like family as they comfortingly cared for him. The VA and WBAMC were attentive to all his needs and made his visits feel like he was visiting a friend.
Visitations will be Wednesday, December 18th, starting at 4:30 p.m. The Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Central (3839 Montana Ave.). The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, December 19th, at 8:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (2709 Alabama Street). The funeral procession will follow to Fort Bliss National Cemetery (5200 Fred Wilson Ave.) with interment at 10 a.m.
Once a bear, always a bear.
Able Oble out.
