Salvador Gutierrez Huerta

Salvador Huerta was born on 1/13/1950 in Tijuana Mexico. He passed away on 1/18/2017 and is survived by his wife Dora Huerta, his 3 children Salvador, Yvonne, and Edith, daughter-in-law Susan, and two son-in-laws Daniel and Edgar. Salvador is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Miguel, Salvador, Elijah, Daniel, Sofia, and Julian.

Salvador was the son of Agapito and Consuelo Huerta. It was in Tijuana that Salvador first discovered boxing. He began a lifelong passion in the sport of boxing beginning in the 1960’s. Salvador boxed professionally in Mexico and in the United States. Boxing brought him to see the country of Mexico, and various US states and cities including Honolulu, Hawaii, Las Vegas Nevada, and most of California.

Salvador met Dora, the love of his life, in 1973 in Gardena, CA. They were married in 1980 and they settled into their first apartment in Gardena and soon had children of their own. Salvador passed on his love of boxing to his oldest son Salvador and even to his daughters Yvonne and Edith. Saturday nights became huge gatherings for family and friends all gathered around big boxing matches. Salvador moved to Oceanside, CA in May of 1987 and raised his family there.

Salvador the man was a great teacher, friend, father, husband, son, brother, father-in-law, and grandfather. Salvador was always willing to lend anyone a hand whether being friend or family. Salvador made friends very easily and it was very common to go to a restaurant or store and find several people who knew him and were eager to talk to him. Salvador had such a warm and inviting personality that it was not uncommon for him to meet someone and within a matter of 15 minutes have a conversation and become friends.

Salvador had a great love for his family. Passing along advice to all of his children and grandchildren. He also passed along his passion for boxing. He taught his son and grandsons how to box. Salvador felt that life was a lot like boxing. He felt that a successful boxer was one that had come into the ring well prepared, and worked hard, and therefore would be successful. This was a lot like life in that one would be successful if they had properly prepared themselves and worked hard.

Salvador also had a love for finding great deals at garage sales. He was very skilled at finding items at garage sales for reselling and it would not be uncommon for him to pick up a new friend along the way.

Salvador and his son Sal would love to be on the look for great deals at yard sales and also to meet and talk to new people.

We will remember Salvador as a great fighter who loved his family and helped them in every way he could. He was a kind man who could carry on a conversation with anyone and easily become lifelong friends. Though the bell has rung 10 for this great fighter he will never be forgotten. He will be in our hearts forever.