Salvador R. Vera
12/22/1936 - 09/25/2021
Obituary For Salvador R. Vera
Salvador R. Vera was born on December 22, 1936 in Cañada de Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 25 in Fremont, California. He leaves behind his wife, Celestina Vera of 65 years of marriage. His five living daughters, Rosa Maria Vera Piña, Patricia Vera Figueroa, Martha Ochoa, Guillermina Vera Bonansea, Elizabeth Vera Candelaria, and one living son, Salvador Vera Jr. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren: Rafael De La Cruz, Sonia De La Cruz McKibbin, Monica Chavez, Daniel Chavez, Rachel Chavez, Eran Figueroa, Sal Figueroa, Elizabeth Figueroa, Alejandro Ochoa, Vanessa Wintgens, Selina Vera, Christina Vera Hinojosa, Ruben Vera, Manuel Vera, Anthony Smith, Angela Smith, Jessica Diaz, Lena Pacheco, Adam Pacheco, and many great grandchildren. He will be joining his daughter in Heaven, Silvia Vera Chavez, and newborn son in the arms of our Lord.
He moved to California in 1961 and later joined by his wife and children. He also became a U.S. citizen in 1986. He worked as a landscaper and general contractor for many years; was very proud of his profession, hard work and the many people he met along the way. He will be remembered fondly by his shining smile, charismatic nature, great sense of humor and love of his family and friends. Salvador was a devout Catholic and in his free time he loved spending time gardening either in his home or the homes of his daughters and son, enjoying time getting to know his close neighbors, listening to beautiful and romantic music of many great Mexican singers, and loved sharing stories of his past and the many adventures of his family’s journey to the United States.
The Viewing (5:00-8:00 PM) and Vigil (6:30 PM) will be on Wednesday, September 29th at Fremont Chapel of the Roses located at 1940 Peralta Blvd, Fremont. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish located at 41933 Blacow Road, Fremont on Thursday, September 30th at 1:00 PM. Burial to follow the Irvington Memorial Cemetery located at 41001 Chapel Way, Fremont, CA 94538.
He will forever be missed in leaving us with lots of cherished memories.
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Visitation
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Vigil Service
06:30 PM
Burial
Funeral Mass
01:00 PM
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11/03/2021