Salvador Bernal

Salvador Bernal was born July 16, 1930 in Sacramento. He peacefully went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at the blessed age of 95 years old on February 7, 2026 at Mercy Hospital with family by his side. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Salvador, devoted husband of 73 years to his beloved wife, Victoria Guadalupe Bernal who passed away in 2008, his daughter Rosemary Bernal Scott in 2018, and sisters Rubi and Esther, brothers Fidel and Rogelio. Salvador is survived by his son Luis (wife Carol), daughters Martha Candelaria Charnell, Teresa Raines (husband Bill), and sister Elvira (Lela) Mendoza, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a number of nephews, nieces and friends.

Salvador was the anchor and an outstanding example to his family, who dedicated his life to his loving wife, his children, and their families. He had a strong faith and belief in his religion. He always showed respect and kindness to all he encountered through life. Salvador worked over 40 years for Southern Pacific Railroads, being an exemplary worker and loyal to the company.

Salvador attended an auto mechanics course at the old State Fair Grounds to pursue his hobby of working on his personal cars. He had a passion for the sport of boxing and was always entertained watching a good match. Once retired, he enjoyed his morning walks through Land Park and spending time working in his backyard, planting flowers and pruning his trees.

He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren during family birthday BBQs, watching the grandchildren hunting eggs at Easter, and 4^th of July fire works with the family and friends. Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings always brought him much happiness with all the family together enjoying all the potluck foods and his favorite Mexican music.

Our Dad, grandpa and great grandpa will be deeply and greatly missed and will always be remembered for his kindness, love, and dedication to us all.

Services will be held at St. Mary’s Cementary & Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820, Family and friends are welcome for his vigil on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5 pm-8 pm. Rosary at 6 pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10 am. Salvador will be put to rest following the morning service. Family and friends are invited to the memorial at St. Mary’s Hall afterwards.