Salve, Maurice - Obituary

Obituary for Maurice Salve from the 07 May 2021 article published in the (Portland, Oregon) Oregonian.

Maurice Salve Obituary

Maurice Kelly Salve
Oct. 10, 1935 - April 21, 2021

Maurice Kelly Salve, age 85, called "Kelly" by friends and family, passed away in the morning of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, of natural causes after several years with dementia, in the loving care of his family at home.
Kelly was born in Waipahu, Oahu to Modesto C. Salve and Juling Teding Salve. He grew up in Honolulu and graduated high school from St. Louis School, Catholic school for boys. He served for four years, four months in the U.S. Air Force. He trained as a Communications Center Specialist and was honorably discharged with commendations of Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Germany Occupation Medal. He met the love of his life, Mary at Yaw's Drive-In Restaurant in Portland, and they were married Sept. 10, 1960 at St. Rose Catholic Church. Soon after came the birth of their two sons, Antony Kelly Salve and Ricardo Andre Salve. He graduated president of his class at Portland State University with a Master's in Social Work in 1972 and became a social worker for the State of Oregon, DHS, Child Protective Services until his retirement in early 2000s.

He was a sociable and gregarious person with close friendships both at work, their faith community, and their neighborhood. He and his wife, Mary spent their retirement years volunteering in their parish, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Milwaukie, Ore., and creating many beautiful memories with their family. Kelly served as an usher in church and helped in St. Vincent de Paul's delivery of food/supplies to those in need. They were parishioners at St. John the Baptist for over 40 years.

Kelly was happiest in the company of his wife, Mary and their family. They were married for 57 years at time of her death in 2018. Family and faith were their focus, and they relished many special moments with them, celebrating birthdays and holidays with them, enjoying their only grandchild, Michael, and gardening. Their home was always decorated nicely and festively for holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In the last several years with dementia, he enjoyed watching classic wartime movies, such as Foyle's War, Stalag 17, Pearl Harbor, and The Great Escape; reminiscing and looking at old family photos; listening to music, praying, and enjoying home-cooked meals. They lived a life with a deep faith in a loving God and gave much love, compassion and kindness to everyone.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Modesto and Juling; siblings, Alita Salve "Vi" Arkin, Maria Luz "Bobbin" Salve Fasone, Blossom Salve Morales, and Juleste Salve. He is survived by his sons, Antony and Ricardo (Julia Victoria Salve); his only grandchild, whom he and Mary adored, 9-year-old, Michael Salve (Rick and Julia's child); and his nieces and nephews in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts and Oregon (Mary Blaser).
A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2021, at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, OR, 97086. The service will be officiated by Rev. John Marshall, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic. Remembrances may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or School at 10955 S.E. 25th Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222; St. Vincent de Paul Society (phone 503-235-8431), a charity that assists the elderly, handicapped, and economically disadvantaged; or plant a tree as a tribute. Please sign the online guest book at: www.oregonlive.com/obits or https://crowncremationburial.com/tribute/details/17199/Maurice-Salve/obituary.html
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Published by The Oregonian from May 7 to May 9, 2021.

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