School district worker enjoyed conversations with everyone
Joe Salcido was born on September 16, 1962, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to his parents, the late Esau and Herminia Salcido. He spent his early childhood there before the family moved to Fort Davis Texas, where he graduated from high schooL
In 1986, he married the love of his life, Lety, and together they built a beautiful life over 39 years of marriage. They married in Odessa and later moved to Marfa. Joe had lots of work experience but lastly worked as a maintenance worker for the Marfa Independent School District. His favorite part of the job wasn’t the work itself, but the opportunity it gave him to connect with and talk to everyone. Joe had a profound love for people that extended far beyond his workplace; everywhere he went, he sought out conversation and connection.
He will be remembered for his exceptionally kind, generous, and happy nature. Joe was always looking for ways to make people smile and laugh with his sense of humor and quick wit. He truly had a big heart and his greatest source of pride was his family.
Joe is lovingly survived by his wife, Lety Salcido; his son, Brian Salcido; and his daughter, Ruby Salcido.
He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses: Dorthy Lopez (Mingo Lopez), Mary Chavez (Eugene Chavez), Carlos Salcido, Velma Salcido (Joe Prieto), Silvestra Salcido, and Hooper Salcido (Rosie Salcido)
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Esau and Herminia Salcido, and his brothers, Isaac Salcido and Rudy Salcido (Hilda Valerio).