Maria de Jesus Salcedo (Jesusita) 86, born December 25, 1932 in Sacramento, California to the late Joaquin & Juana Salcedo passed away on August 5, 2019. After her parents early passing she was raised by her late Aunt Manuela Salcedo. Maria was a member of the Catholic Church, educated in Mexico and lived in El Paso over 66 years working hard at Farah, Billy the Kid and Action West. She was such a loving and caring person, ready to help anyone and was so kind hearted. She never had children but she was surrounded by the love & affection of her nephews and nieces and all of the future family generations running into her loving arms calling her “Cutu”. She will be remembered , missed and loved. Preceded in death: Tia Chayo Salcedo, Tios Jose & Micaela Salcedo, sister Olga & Salvador Arellano, Prima Hermana Evelia Garcia. Many relatives in the Lopez and Salcedo families. She is survived by her Primo Hermano Jose Joaquin & Genoveria Salcedo and family, Adame & Hermelinda Hernandez and family. Nieces: Sandra & Roger Norby, Olga G. Armendariz, RoseMary & Roger Vega, Gina Arellano & Rene Reyes, Patricia & Carlos Huerta Nephew: Salvador Arellano Jr. Great Nephews: John & Cassandra Armendariz, Jerry & Lilly Armendariz, Anthony & Brandy Geraets, Andrew Geraets, Stephen Peinado, Justin Peinado, Carlos Huerta, Oscar Huerta Great Nieces: Jacqueline & Maurizio Payan, Nicole & Brian Schuster, Denise & Darren Jaffee, Raquel & +Daniel Scates, Roseanna & Mychal Porter, Renee Vega, Karla Huerta 24 great great nieces & nephews and 3 great great great nieces Also survived close to Maria’s heart. Dear Family Members: Gloria Matthews and family, Diane & Brian Nelson, Esther & Joe Hernandez and family
Dear Friends: Julie Gonzales and family, Lupe Soto and family, Juanita Herrera and family Special Thanks for their loving care: Dr. Adriana Urtubey & the Well Med Staff, Hospice of El Paso & Staff, Martin Foster Care especially Lorena & Nena, Hillcrest Funeral Home Staff. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 5-9pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home 1060 N. Carolina Dr. with a vigil at 7 pm. Funeral mass will be held Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment at Evergreen Cemetery Alameda.
