Nora Dao Salcedo

Nora Dao Salcedo, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Lafayette, LA surrounded by her loving daughter, son-in-law, and her grandchildren. Nora received Anointing of the Sick on Friday, November 3, 2023 before she passed away. Her remains were cremated on December 7, 2023 followed by an intimate Low Mass Service dedicated in her honor at The Community of Jesus Crucified officiated by Fr. John Joseph in Saint Martinville, LA. A Catholic Funeral Service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery 10:00AM on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Lakewood, WA, followed by her Committal Service (Burial) where she will be laid to rest right next to her beloved husband Danny. A reception will be at St. Francis Cabrini Parish’s Squire Hall in Lakewood, WA afterwards. Nora was the daughter of the late Atanacio Dao and the former Abundia Alino. Born in Dimasalang, Masbate, Philippines, her life was a testament to her passion for aiding others, a devotion she pursued wholeheartedly as a midwife and worked in Germany. There she met her husband Danny while he was serving in the United States Army. They later moved to raise their son and daughter in Lakewood, WA, while she worked at the American Lake VA Medical Center, then eventually retired. Upon retiring, she embraced an active role in various Filipino and senior communities, becoming a cornerstone of support, joy, and cultural celebration. Nora’s vibrant spirit found its rhythm on the dance floor, where her love for dancing shone brightly. Her laughter echoed through the halls of the communities she touched, leaving a lasting mark on all she encountered. Nora’s warmth and generosity endeared her to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her presence was a beacon of kindness. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a vibrant spirit that will continue to inspire and uplift those whose lives she graced. She is survived by her daughter, Dahlia Salcedo Waguespack (Joshua); son, Bayani Salcedo (Morgan); grandchildren, Kalel Salcedo (Kalean), Jordan Salcedo, Joshua Mateo Waguespack, Eliana Waguespack, Trinity Waguespack, Kasyn Salcedo, and Kai Salcedo; sister, Ave Dao Escape; brother, Leo Dao (Jesina); and nieces, Eva Escape and Shaila Escape. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny B. Salcedo, USA, Retired SFC; her parents, Atanacio Dao and Abundia Alino; siblings, Norberto Dao, Norma Banda, Nelson Dao, Rolando Dao, Nilda Borado, and Rustom Dao. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations to help cover her funeral costs be made through her Memorial Page in honor of Nora’s memory, or contact her niece Eva Escape at 717-758-3180 for other ways to make your donations. For those wishing to send flowers, arrangements can be sent to Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery to commemorate Nora’s life and the kindness she brought to the world. Your support, condolences, and fond memories shared during this time are deeply appreciated by the family. Copyright Delhomme Funeral Homes, Inc. December 2023.

Nora Dao Salcedo

August 6, 1949 - December 2, 2023