Ruben G. Saldana

APACHE JUNCTION - Ruben G. Saldana, 90, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2011. He was born in Beeville, Texas, on Dec. 28, 1920. He served his country honorably during WW II in the U.S. Army. Ruben is survived by his wife, Rebecca, of 71 years; sons, Raul (Eva) Saldana and Ruben Saldana; daughters, Alice (John) Bustamante and Lydia Saldana; one brother, Amos Saldana of Corpus Christi, Texas; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Eugenia Saldana; three brothers, Alex, Pete and Paul; and his sister, Margarita. Viewing was held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel in Mesa. Memorial services were held at Mountain View Chapel on July 27, 2011, and he was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on July 28, 2011.