Ray Salvador

Sunrise: 04-09-1949     Sunset: 12-03-2020

Son, brother, husband, dad, nephew, uncle, friend and more.  Ray lived his life with a purpose.  Born to Jose & Filomena Salvador in Manila, Philippines.  He and his two brothers Rudy and Joe immigrated to the U.S. as a children to live the American dream.  He lived in Fremont, CA and went to school at Kennedy High School. Vietnam was on the horizon, so he enlisted in the US Army and rose to the ranks of SSG. Ray served 2 tours in Vietnam.  Ray received a Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) and an Army Commendation Medal. Ray also served in the US Army National Guard and Navy Reserve. While in the Army he had one son Raymond. He then married Arlene Ibarra (Fremont) and had two daughters Desiree and Reina. Looking for greener pastures he moved to Sacramento and worked for the US Air Force (civilian) as an Electronic Mechanic at McClellan AFB, CA. He retired in 1998 with over 27 years of government service. He joined the American Legion Magellan Post and was commander for a time.  He later moved to Wilton, CA he and Arlene built a home on a 5-acre parcel there.  Ray joined American Legion Post 233 Elk Grove and became a life-member. 

Ray had many friends but, his greatest joys came from singing karaoke and spending time with his grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife Arlene of 41 years, children/grandchildren: Raymond, Desiree, Keziah, Gwen, Gabi, Luke, James & Reina, Amira, Amelia and Zoey (house dog); Brothers/wives: Rudy & Mary Salvador, Joe & Annie Salvador, along with numerous family and friends.  

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS please donate to American Legion Post 233, Elk Grove, CA.  He loved everyone and loved to close with “Love you, love your show”.  So here’s to Ray 143 (I love you).

VIEWING, DRIVE-BY MEMORIAL & BURIAL

9:00A - Funeral home – viewing**

Herberger Elk Grove Funeral Home, 9101 Elk Grove BLVD, Elk Grove CA  95624, PH: 916-686-1888

**NOTE:  All visitors must wear a mask and practice PHYSICAL (SOCIAL) DISTANCING – no less than 6 feet.  If you have been sick or do not feel well please stay at home and be safe.

10:30A – 10:45A:  Drive by house & surrounding areas

Motorcycle Escort: American Legion Riders Post 233 - Elk Grove

Home:  12166 Overland WY, Wilton CA 95693

ROUTE MAP listed under the MEMORIAL EVENT on website.  

***LINE DIRECTIONS (BELOW):  9101 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 to 5810 Midway RD.

10:15a Leaving Herberger Elk Grove Funeral Home (left) Heading eastbound towards Grantline RD.  Turn (left) on Grantline Road to Wilton RD.  Turn (right) onto Wilton RD (just past Pleasant Grove School RD).  Head straight to Dillard RD (left).  Turn right on Overland WY (12166 Overland WY, Wilton CA - corner) turn right into driveway.  Procession will pause for 15-30 minutes (depeding on weather & time).

10:45a-11:00a Leave Home to cemetery.  Head northwest (left-left) out of driveway on Overland WY towards Dillard RD (left).  Turn (right) on Wilton RD towards Grantline RD. Turn (right) onto Grantline RD then turn (left) on Sheldon RD.  Head west on Sheldon RD to Hwy 99 (right) towards Sacramento.  Keep left take CA-99 ramp to i-80/San Francisco. Merge onto US-50 W then it becomes I-80 W.  Take exit 60 to Midway RD.  Turn (left) onto O'Day RD over to Midway RD (overpass).  Sacramento Valley National Cemetery will be on your right.

***LINE DIRECTIONS:  9101 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 to 5810 Midway RD.

**NOTE:  All visitors must wear a mask and practice PHYSICAL (SOCIAL) DISTANCING – no less than 6 feet.  If you have been sick or do not feel well please stay at home and be safe.  You can stay in your cars as the procession goes by.

(BELOW IS IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY – LIMIT OF 15 ATTENDEES WITH MASKS)

1:00P – Cemetery – Military Honors, committal service & burial

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway RD, Dixon CA  95620, PH: (707) 693-2460  

US Army & American Legion Post 233 Honor Guard (rifles)

Celebrant:  Deacon Gary - ST Maria Goretti Catholic Church

***Memorial Service (40th day Saturday, January 16, 2021 – location & time TBD, may possibly be virtual depending on current conditions.  Please mark your calendars.