Carlos S. Saldivar

Carlos S. Saldivar,62 of Amarillo TX, went to be with the Lord, March 27,2017. He was born December 16,1954 in Harlingen TX. Carlos spent his adolescence and teen years at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch from 1964-1973 in Boys Ranch TX. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Garcia; his sister, Norma Linda Saldivar and brother Daniel Saldivar. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Hector Saldivar of Hoopeston, Illinois: his son, Carlos Saldivar II; his daughter, Norma (Saldivar) Cabello and son in law, Javier Cabello; 3 grandchildren, Isaiah, Serenity and Javier Elijah. all from Amarillo TX. A memorial service will be held at Cox Funeral Home at 4180 Canyon Dr. Amarillo TX 79109 on March 31,2017 at 3pm. Immediately followed by the interment of ashes at the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Cemetery in Boys Ranch TX. As a young man, he excelled at his studies at the Boys Ranch and extra-curricular activities; even going as far as skipping the 11th grade, graduating early and to win State champion wrestler his senior year of high school. You would never know this of Carlos, as he was a quiet humble man, never boasting in his successes just simply passing this wisdom he gained through the journey to his children and grandchildren. After his high school years, he worked for SPS as a meter reader, working his way up to a Power Trader of electricity, that required him to move to Denver CO for a while. Later on, he worked for United plumbing as an apprentice and later became a journeyman till his retirement in 2016. Many who knew Carlos knew that his proudest moments were spent watching his grandchildren play sports. He was their biggest fan. He would never pass up the opportunity to pull out the ol fishin pole or pool cue, as he enjoyed those activities with his family and friends. The Boys Ranch played a very important role in his life, molding him into the humble man we all knew. He was a man of his word and would give you the shirt off his back if that was all he had. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Friday, March 31, 2017 3:00 pm