Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Escalera , Salvador Garcia November 29, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com December 27, 2005, 2:10 am The Bakersfield Californian Escalera, Salvador Garcia 1920 - 2005 Salvador Garcia Escalera March 22, 1920 - November 29, 2005 Salvador G. Escalera was born on March 22, 1920 in Brawley, CA. Our Dad proudly served his country as a member of the 409th Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Salvador served two years as a medical technician and the remaining two years as an infantryman. Salvador was awarded three Bronze Stars and four Campaign medals for his meritorious achievement in ground combat during his military tenure in Africa and Germany. While on leave Salvador met and later married the love of his life Socorro Aros. They remained together for 60 wonderful years. Together they raised 5 unique children. Salvador was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for 26 years. Among Salvador and Socorro's passions was taking their family on yearly camping trips to Sequoia National Park and Carpinteria. Salvador never missed a Dodger game whether on television or his transistor radio. His favorite spectator seat was his plush, living room recliner. Salvador also loved poker games at the park during family functions. Our Dad will be united in Heaven with his parents, Casimiro and Agapita Escalera; brothers, Arturo and Raul Escalera; sister, Helen Suniga; grandson, Salvador Escalera III and granddaughter, Trini Escalera. Our Dad is survived by his loving wife, Socorro; sons and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Francie Escalera, Salvador Escalera Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Celia and Dino Castillo, Carolina and Alex Monsibais Jr. and Magdalena and John Leon; grandchildren, Salvador Escalera IV, Nicole Escalera, Barbara Escalera, Angela Lyman, Simidawn Castillo, Alex Monsibais III, Melanie Monsibais-Gradowitz, Matthew Monsibais, Dylan Salvador Monsibais, John Leon Jr., Noel Leon, Joel Leon; 22 great-grandchildren and numerous friends and relatives. Pallbearers are Alex Monsibais III, John Leon Jr., Matthew Monsibais, Joel Leon, Dylan Monsibais and Josh Lyman. Honorary pallbearers are Angela Lyman, Simidawn Castillo, Melanie Monsibais-Gradowitz and Noel Leon. Rosary and viewing will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd, on Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday December 2, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 124 Columbus St. Interment will immediately follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Hon, Daddy, Grandpa You will always be in our hearts and memories. Love You Forever Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased No other information available from submitter. Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/bakersfield/LegacyHome.asp File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/e/escalera1172gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cafiles/ File size: 3.4 Kb