Nick L. Saldana
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Nick L. Saldana was held at 2:00 PM Thursday March 17, 2016 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as the celebrant. Burial followed in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.
A rosary service for Nick was held prior to the Mass on Thursday at 1:30PM.
Visitation for Nick Saldana was held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel and prior to the rosary on Thursday at the Church.
Nick L. Saldana was born on February 9, 1928 in Cimarron, Kansas to Refugio Saldana and Vicenta Torrez Dez – Saldana and departed this life on Saturday March 12, 2016 at the age of 88.
Nick was preceded in death by his parents; by two brothers-Lawrence Saldana and Lonnie Saldana; and by two sisters-Mary Sena and Erma Linda Hernandez.
Nick Saldana is survived by five brothers-Paul Saldana of Denver; John Saldana of Las Animas; Andrew (Priscilla) Saldana of Pueblo; Tony Saldana of Pueblo; and Joe Saldana of San Demas, CA; by two sisters – Rebecca Alba of Lamar and Irene Borah of Colorado Springs; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church either directly or through the funeral home office.