
TSgt Benjamin J. Salcido, 33, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2019, while stationed with the USAG in Germany.
Benji was born January 10, 1986 in Mesa, AZ. Son of Dave and Rhonda Salcido, brother to Dave (Victoria), Chad, Shayla (Scott) Robinson, Camilla (Cameron) Bendixsen, Amanda (Wadi) Jones, Hannah (Mark) Forson, Sierra (David) Tanner, Jace, Olivia and Maci. Grandson of Ron and Doris Johnson and Delia and Al Barraza.
Benji joined the USAF in December 2004 at the age of 18. He met the love of his life Brittany while stationed at Davis-Monthan AB in Tucson. They were married September 2, 2010.
Shortly after their marriage they were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma WA, where they welcomed two beautiful children, son Anders (6) daughter Raylan (4).
In February 2018 they moved to Ramstein, Germany where Benji and family loved to travel and site see. Benji will be missed by all that knew him.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Graveside service will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix.
Nancy Young
To the family of Benjamin J. Salcido. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. . Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. Acts:15.
Misty Bailey
To the family of Benjamin J. Salcido. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. Hold and keep each other close and gain your strength as a family. Benji will always be with. All our love.
Jainice Camara
I am so sorry for your loss. May Heavenly Father bless you with strength , courage at this time. Families are forever. Thinking of you guys at this time.
Love ,
Camara’s
Melissa Baylor
Sorry for your loss Brit, stay strong. Your doing a great job thus far and everyone is in your corner if you should need help. If you need anything from me, just message me or Leah. Give the babies big hugs
Rest In Peace Benji. Hugs.
Love you all,
Melissa
Daphne jiles
Sending all the strength to everyone benji was such a kind spirited young man. It was a joy to have met him. He will truly be missed. That shy smile. Love you guys Daphne and Raymond
Na'Viena Cordy
Deepest condolences for the entire Salcido family and all those who have had the pleasure of getting to experience such a great unit and person (Benji). We missed you guys when you left Washington tears again are falling now that other circumstances have happen. Na’Lia and I will forever remember our memories with Benji, Brittany and of course Ders and Ray. We will always be here for you Brittany and Benji is forever one of the nicest individuals to ever encounter. Thank you for always welcoming me and Na’Lia in your life’s and we will continue to be here for you! Love you! Sorry we aren’t able to attend the funeral but wish we could be there just to hug everyone.
Paul and Christopher
We have no words except to say that we know many worlds are less because Benji is not in them anymore.
Larry Christian
So very sorry to hear of his loss, Diane, Kevin,Brittany and the children, I’ll be praying for God to send strength and healing your way.
Barb & Rob Smith
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughs and prayers.
Alexandra Fryar
We are so sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you.
Bob, Yuko and Ken Barnes
Words cannot describe our shock and your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and most importantly our former bowling teammates Anders and Raylan. We will miss you here in Germany.