Armando Calderón Sol 1948 – 2017

Biography

Armando Calderón Sol was born on June 24, 1948, in San Salvador, El Salvador, where he would go on to serve his nation in its highest office. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his birthplace and to the people of El Salvador, dedicating himself to public service during a significant period in the country’s history. His leadership and contributions to his nation left a lasting mark on those who knew him and on the institutions he served.

On October 9, 2017, Armando Calderón Sol passed away in Houston at the age of 69, following a battle with lung cancer. His death marked the end of a life devoted to his country and his fellow citizens. Though he spent his final days away from his homeland, his legacy remained rooted in San Salvador, the city of his birth.

Armando Calderón Sol was laid to rest in San Salvador, returning to the place where his journey began. He is remembered as a man who gave his life to public service and to El Salvador during a time of great change and challenge in the nation’s history.