He was born on Oct. 24, 1977 in Hermiston to Eduardo Salas Sr. and Concepcion Salas Garcia. Eduardo was raised and attended schools in Michigan before returning to Irrigon in 1994 where he has lived since. He has worked for M&D Farms in Hermiston for the last 21 years. Eduardo married Esther Arellano on Dec. 27, 2001 in Irrigon. He was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Ruben cherished time with his family and enjoyed watching football and barbecues.
He is survived by his wife: Esther Arellano, Irrigon, OR; daughter: Yuriko Dayan, Irrigon, OR; sons: Richard and Edward Salas, both of Irrigon, OR; father: Eduardo Salas Sr., Irrigon, OR; grandmother: Margarita Garcia, Mexico; brothers: Edgar Salas, Irrigon, OR, Ismael Salas, San Antonio, TX; numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Eduardo was preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Salas Garcia.
Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston.
Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
