Salvador Hernandez Zuniga

Salvador Hernandez Zuniga (“Sal” “Chava”) was born on March 6, 1927, in Arlington, California; an area he always referred to as Riverside. He was one of thirteen children born to Abraham and Maria de la Luz Zuniga, who eventually made their home in La Habra, CA. They were a family of little means, but a great heart and a caring spirit. To help make ends meet, Sal left school early in life to work. Sal labored as a migrant agricultural picker throughout Southern and Central California. Sal worked odd jobs during non-harvest times and settled in the field of construction; he eventually became a General Contractor. Through his trade, Sal, with the help of his brothers, built a house in La Habra for his parents, a home in Artesia for his wife and children, and a vacation home on the beach in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.

During World War ll, Sal served his country in the Army.

In 1955, Sal married Lorraine Mathews and moved to Artesia, CA. Sal was the loving father to four daughters: Janis, Sally, Debbie and Lori. He spent the remainder of his life in Artesia, enjoying hobbies such as playing golf, shooting pool, traveling and restoring vintage trucks.

In 1997 Sal’s wife Lorraine went to be with the Lord. He married Maria Dolores Castro in 1999 and spent the remaining years of his life with her.

On December 24, 2010, Sal went home to be with the Lord after a seven year battle with Alzheimers. Sal left behind his wife, Lolis, 4 daughters, Janis Navarro (Steve), Sally Flowers, Debbie Bushong (Kim), Lori Zuniga, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 6 siblings and numerous extended family and friends. It was a miracle from God that for the last nine months of his life he was able to carry on short conversations, read the newspaper, feed himself and enjoy some of the simple things in life. He never lost his sense of humor.

Sal was a handsome man, a strong man, and a man of few words. Most of all, Sal was a good man with love for family and friends. In return he was blessed with much love. He will be missed.

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Salvador Hernandez Zuniga (“Sal” “Chava”) was born on March 6, 1927, in Arlington, California; an area he always referred to as Riverside. He was one of thirteen children born to Abraham and Maria de la Luz Zuniga, who eventually made their home in La Habra, CA. They were a family of little means, but a great heart and a caring spirit. To help make ends meet, Sal left school early in life to work. Sal labored as a migrant agricultural picker throughout Southern and Central California. Sal worked odd jobs during non-harvest times and settled in the field of construction; he eventually became a General Contractor. Through his trade, Sal, with the help of his brothers, built a house in La Habra for his parents, a home in Artesia for his wife and children, and a vacation home on the beach in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.

During World War ll, Sal served his country in the Army.

In 1955, Sal married Lorraine Mathews and moved to Artesia, CA. Sal was the loving father to four daughters: Janis, Sally, Debbie and Lori. He spent the remainder of his life in Artesia, enjoying hobbies such as playing golf, shooting pool, traveling and restoring vintage trucks.

In 1997 Sal’s wife Lorraine went to be with the Lord. He married Maria Dolores Castro in 1999 and spent the remaining years of his life with her.

On December 24, 2010, Sal went home to be with the Lord after a seven year battle with Alzheimers. Sal left behind his wife, Lolis, 4 daughters, Janis Navarro (Steve), Sally Flowers, Debbie Bushong (Kim), Lori Zuniga, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 6 siblings and numerous extended family and friends. It was a miracle from God that for the last nine months of his life he was able to carry on short conversations, read the newspaper, feed himself and enjoy some of the simple things in life. He never lost his sense of humor.

Sal was a handsome man, a strong man, and a man of few words. Most of all, Sal was a good man with love for family and friends. In return he was blessed with much love. He will be missed.

Arrangements under the direction of Whites Funeral Home, Bellflower, CA.