Anthony Miguel Saldivar was born on January 29, 1946 to Florence Wagner and Alexander Saldivar, born in Stann Creek District, Belize. Affectionately known as (Tony) he was born the fourth eldest of (10) children. He would describe himself as a hard worker and a happy person or as someone described him ‘a happy soul’.

He met and married Cynthia Peters in 1969 and to their union was born four children. He later migrated to the United States in 1971 to join his eldest sister. Since that time, Tony did work as a forklift operator, carpenter, mason and heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 2020. Tony was respectful to everyone he met; he would give a listening ear and offer some advice with a tad bit of humor to bring a smile.

His jokes and laughter at times kept you laughing so hard, it brought tears to the eye. This humor is evident in his children and will live on through them. As a husband, father and a big brother, he was always willing to listen and lend support wherever and whenever he could.

Tony often refrained from complaining. If something was not going as planned, he would say, ‘change your strategy and things can change for the better’. He lived with humility and avoided complaining about the challenges of life. At the end, God saw his needs and called him home. As he took his last breath at 3:15p.m., angels stood guard with the family at his bedside for the last time.

Anthony leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Mrs. Cynthia Saldivar, his (7) children Dawn Haywoode-Saldivar, Mervin Saldivar, George Saldivar, Antonette Saldivar-McCulloch, Darwin Saldivar, Anthony Saldivar, Jr. and Michael Saldivar. He also leaves to mourn his passing (13) grandchildren and (6) great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, much family and friends.

Dad, we love and miss you dearly. Words cannot express the sorrow and grief we feel since you’ve been gone.

Your children!

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