Alvaro “Embudo” Saldivar, Sr. Hillsboro, WI – Mr. Alvaro “Embudo” Saldivar, Sr., 71, (formerly of Racine) passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born in Cotulla, TX on November 22, 1934 to the late Celso and Maria (nee: Perez) Saldivar. Mr. Saldivar worked for Coleman Cable in North Chicago. After his retirement he moved from Racine to Hillsboro in the early 1990’s. In his earlier years he enjoyed fishing and camping. He was also an avid reader and could often be found working on a crossword puzzle. His greatest joy came from his many years playing his guitar or bajo in his band. His survivors include his loving children, Rose (Roberto) Jimenez, Sr. of Kenosha, Alvaro (Elizabeth) Saldivar, Jr. of Bremerton, WA, Celia (Garland Decorah) Saldivar of Hillsboro, WI, Sandra (Dave) Whitmore of Redding, CA, Beatrice (Anthony) Gonzalez of Flint, MI, Johnny Joe (Lawna) Saldivar of Chico, CA, Cindy (Kurt) Slensker of Sacramento, CA; 37 grandchildren; sister, Alicia (Jose Sr.) Charo of Racine; special nieces and nephew, Dolores (Dana) Bennett, Jose Charo, Jr., Yvonne (Rick) Castillo all of Racine; 33 great grandchildren and best friend, Willie Hernandez, Sr. of Kenosha. He was also preceded in death by his son, Sam Saldivar; daughter, Linda Saldivar-Jimenez and grandson, Sam Jimenez. Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5-8 pm for a visitation with a vigil service at 7:45 pm. The celebration of his funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1100 Erie St.) at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Ricardo Martin officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow the mass at Graceland Cemetery.
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