Joaquin Argueta

August 8, 1961 - August 2, 2021

Joaquin Orlando Argueta was born on August 4th 1961 in El Caroe Intipuca El Salvador to parents Efrain Arias and Ana Gonzalez. He grew up in El Salvador and came from humble beginnings. Joaquin migrated to the United States at the age of 17 in search of a better life for himself. At the age of 30, he fell in love with the most beautiful girl, Floridalma "Flory" Salazar whom he married. Together they had 2 dedicated daughters Marsia and Jesenia. He was very proud when he became a United States citizen. He was committed to learning the english language and devoted a lot of time to learning it by studying three vocabulary words from the English Dictionary on a daily basis until he mastered the English language. Joaquin was also a very skilled painter and enjoyed painting each home as it were his own, achieving perfection as he expected nothing less. He was loved by his employees who worked for him. "Thank you, Nelson for working with dad for the past 14 years." He was also a faithful customer at his favorite coffee shop “La Union", where he went every day for the past 30 years, and enjoyed the most delicious hot cup of coffee. Joaquin enjoyed life and he had many friendships that lasted a lifetime. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and extended family and loved his grandchildren dearly. He was also a member of Iglesia Cristiana Encuentro Con Dios/ Encounter with God Christian Church where he made many friends who he welcomed into his home. He also enjoyed watching sports and soccer was his passion; his favorite teams were Real Madrid, Argentina and Mexico. Joaquin peacefully departed on August 2nd, 2021. He is survived by his devoted wife, Floridalma "Flory", daughters Marsia and Jesenia and his three loving grandchildren whom he adored: Leah, Sofia and Samuel, and a host of family and friends The family wishes to thank everyone who supported the family through this difficult time. REVELATIONS 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away. "