Jose R Salgado, 80, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Sunday August 06, 2023.
Jose was born in Marfa, TX on February 15, 1943. Jose was married to Helena C. Salgado on April 25, 1965. Jose was 18 years old when he enlisted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Vietnam and Germany. He was commentated as a sharpshooter and expert rifleman during his time as an army veteran. Jose worked at Reese Air Force Base and Holloman Air Force Base for 32 years. He was a member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Jose had a passion for construction /mechanic work and gardening.
Jose is preceded in death by his wife Helena Salgado; daughters Elizabeth Solesbee and Rose Maria Salgado. He is survived by his children Johnny Salgado, Erma Castillo, Rachel Salgado all of Lubbock and Becky Matala of New York; 22 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
