Obituary: Joseph Alexander Salgado Sr.

Joseph Alexander Salgado Sr.

Joseph Alexander Salgado Sr.

Joseph Alexander Salgado Sr. passed away on Jan. 27, 2010, at Samaritan Village in Prescott. He was born March 19, 1923, in Douglas, Ariz., the son of Justo and Genoveva Salgado.

Joseph was a World War II veteran who was very proud to have served his country. He was an avid bowler and was very involved in the community. Joseph retired from the United States Post Office after 28 years of faithful employment. He dearly loved his grandkids and great-grandchildren. His kind and loving spirit will forever live on in all our hearts.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Rose of 62 years; son Joseph (Paula) Salgado Jr.; granddaughters Jessica (Tommie) Cauthen and Melissa (Eric) Stumpf; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Good Samaritan Village, 1030 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with Scriptural Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave., Prescott. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury St., Prescott. Final committal and farewell with military honors to follow Mass at Mountain View Cemetery.

Heritage Memory Mortuary is caring for the family.

Information provided by survivors.


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