Steven Leon Chido's Obituary
Steven Leon Chido was born to Leon Joseph Chido and Carol Leone Mackintosh Chido on January 5, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Steve Chido passed away on Halloween, October 31, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. A lifelong resident of Utah, he attended Bishop Glass Catholic School grades 2 through 8. He graduated from West High School class of 69. A lifelong dedicated Catholic he attended St. Patrick’s and Our Lay of Guadalope Parishes. Shared a close relationship with Father Ken.
In his youth he played the accordion taking lessons from Larry Pino. He played organ in the Rock-N-Roll band Alpha Omega at many dances around the Wasatch Front. A lot of smiles, laughs and fun took place in the group. Steve idolized first responders and dreamt of being an EMT. He received his EMT certificate but never had the opportunity to practice.
Married Debbie Nelson in May of 1971, later divorced. Worked for the Salt Lake City Airport as a Security Guard and in their Sign Shop. Took an early disability retirement.
He is survived y his sons, Brandon and Cory Chido, sisters Sandra Price (Doug) and Teri Baker, grandchildren Shyler Chido and Alec Chido, nieces Tricia Price-Baker and Lynzi Miles (Mason), nephews Jeremy Price, Coby Baker, Jasey Baker. Preceded in death by his father Leon (Sonny) Chido and his grandparents John and Beatrice Chido with whom he shared a special relationship. Steve preceded his mother Carol Chido in death by 6 days.
Steve was special to those close to him and had a heart of gold. He struggled with heart disease, strokes, Parkerson’s disease and depression.
A Heartfelt thanks for caregiver Copper Ridge Health Care, Beehive Homes of West Jordan, and West Jordan Unified fire department. Our utmost appreciation to the love and attention given by his niece Tricia Price-Baker. A nod and a prayer of blessing to Jim Steffon, the Eucharistic Minister who so religiously delivered communion to Steve. Also, thank you Father Javier Virgen for your visits at the care center. Grave site services and entombment of Steve’s and his mother Carol’s ashes at the Salt Lake City Cemetery on April 23 at 11:00 am.
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