We commemorate our deceased members of the Holy Apostles family and request that you keep them in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Dr. James “Jim” Bechler Sendelbach, Ed.D., LPC85, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dr. Susan Sendelbach and numerous family members.
James proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era as a Morse code specialist, even playing a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He earned a B.A., cum laude, from Holy Apostles College, and went on to receive an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and become a mental health counselor. His wife, Susan, explained that “Jim” had wonderful memories of his time at Holy Apostles.
James was a devoted member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Conyers since 1991, and his faith was central to his life.
Fr. Jose Maria Salgado, FSSP, 92, died on March 8, 2025. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Fr. Salgado joined the Army after graduating from high school. He then attended a minor seminary but, after graduating, began a career as an electrical technician.
Years later, Fr. Salgado pursued his vocation again and received a Master of Divinity from Holy Apostles Seminary before being ordained a priest for the Diocese of Stockton, California in 1993. He loved the Traditional Latin Mass and applied to join the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter in 1994, with incardination taking place in 2001.