Jose M. Saldana, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 at the age of 83.

He was born on December 14, 1941, to his parents Jose Saldana and Lupe Saldana.

Intimately known as Joe or Jr. to his family and friends. He attended Miller High School and obtained a certification as a Master Plumber.

Jose is joined now in heaven by his wife Angelita Saldana, parents and siblings: Naomi Winteroth, Gloria Garcia, and Rudy Saldana.

He is survived by his daughters: Isabella M. Rhoden, Marie A. Saldana; grandchildren: Summer Rhoden, Ariela Saldana, Alexis Saldana, Josiah Saldana; siblings: Roy Saldana, Mary Williams.

Public visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Guardian funeral home chapel with a Holy rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m.

Vistation will continue on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Guardian funeral home at 8:00 a.m. with departure to Most Precious Blood Catholic church 3502 Saratoga Blvd. at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass.  Burial will at Rose Hill Memorial Park cemetery