Steven Joachim Saldanha Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Steven Joachim Saldanha in Arlington Heights, Illinois is shared. Steven, born on October 26, 1981, passed away on October 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Steven will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Steven by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Steven is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Steven’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He is survived by: his parents, Joachim Saldanha and Lizzie Saldanha; his wife Genesis Christian; his brother Jason Saldanha (Robin); his nephew Jake; his niece Ellie Saldanha; and his pets, Lola and Sophie.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home (120 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068). A prayer will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic Church (320 S Washington St, Park Ridge, IL 60068).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org*rg46qt*_gcl_au*MjA3OTM5NjA4NC4xNzkxODQ3NjI3Li0uLS4xNzkxODQ3NjI3LjExMDE2NzM0OTUuMTc5MTg0NzYyOC4xNzkxODQ3Njcy*_ga*MTg5NDQxMDUwOS4xNzkxODQ3NjI3*_ga_CYE4LBPKXN*czE3OTE4NDc2MjYkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTE4NDc2NzIkajE2JGwwJGgw*_ga_12CJLLFFQT*czE3OTE4NDc2MjckbzEkZzEkdDE3OTE4NDc2NzIkajE2JGwwJGgw).
