On Dec 5, 2020 Richard Arsenio Salangsang age 58 passed away in his childhood home in Fremont, CA after suffering for almost 2yrs from complication of a stroke.
Rick was born at Washington Hospital in Fremont, Dec 6, 1961. He lived most of his life in Fremont and Hayward. Rick was an accomplished Iron Worker for over 15yrs, was also published in the San Francisco Chronicle and National Geographic for his help in the design of the earthquake proofing isolators in the Oakland City Hall. However, his real passion was being a mechanic, if it had wheels he could fix it. He had his own auto shop in Hayward for a while. Rick enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, cooking, playing the harmonica and listening to music.
Rick was preceded in death by his mother Elaine (Johnson) Salangsang his father Romeo Mar Salangsang and brother Romeo Jr. He is survived by his son Arsenio Salangsang, daughters Raina McVey, Nadine DelaRosa and Juanita Balcita, sisters Michelle Salangsang and Midge Benavidez and many nieces and nephews, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Rick is being cremated and there will be no services at this time because of the Pandemic.
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10/01/2021
Derrick Galos
Rich , I have fond memories of you, Rest In Peace my friend. Our condolences to Midge and family . Sincerely Derrick Galos
10/01/2021
Angel mota
Rest in peace uncle Rick you will always be missed :pensive:
10/01/2021
jody covell
I miss you my dear friend and will always remember how you were for me when me and mom needed someone... rest easy in heaven God gained a amazing angle:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:
10/01/2021
Rosanne Salangsang
Uncle Rick, we miss you everyday. Youâre irreplaceable in our lives & hearts :hearts: Not a single moment goes by that Richard donât miss you 😥 He will continue to ride in your memory always! We will all ride together again in heaven :pray::skin-tone-4: Youâre our heartbeat always :100::rose::hearts::rose::hearts::rose::hearts:
10/01/2021
MaryEllen Benavidez
Bro,Bro, I'm so happy that I got to spend some happy times with you after John passed away. I know you came to take care of me and you did for awhile. Me and Michelle would have taken care of you forever, but that is not a life you wanted. "Your the end of the rainbow" Love You, Midge
10/01/2021
Jesse Diaz
i think it was ninth grade you and me snuck inside womans gym and the teacher allowed us to sit on the matt and stretch with the class, i sat next to you, we were in a large circle and started stretching, you ripped a loud fart and blamed me right away, i was dumbfounded! but everyone knew it was you because you were laughing so hard your face sooo red, lol! so funny.. we diddnt hang around each other much, but had some memorable times at Hayward High with you.. RIP Rick.
10/01/2021
Michelle Salangsang
Missing you Always !
10/01/2021
Toni Sanos Rodgers
Missing you more than you'll ever know. I always have and always will love you.
10/01/2021
Gaye
So missing your handsome smiling face, your laugh and the fun times. Keep you always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Til the wheels fall off my Brother. I'll be seeing you down the road. Much love and respect, Gaye
10/01/2021
Arsenio Salangsang
I love you dad. I miss you so much. I think about you all the time. I know youâre in a better place now, but I wish you were still here.
10/01/2021
Monica Marin
Lit a candle in memory of Richard Arsenio Salangsang
10/01/2021
jody covell
I will always remember you my dear friend missing you like crazy I remember how you were there me and mom when we didn't have any one else.... miss you my 81 rest easy in heaven, I know that God got a amazing angel...
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