Salvador Avila Medina Obituary (1929 - 2022)

Salvador Avila Medina (Chava)Salvador Avila Medina, 92 of El Cajon passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on May 11, 1929. Born in Zacatecas Mexico, the son of Petra Medina. He was raised by his grandparents Calistro Medina and Antonia De La Torre Medina in the town of Jerez, Zacatecas. He lived on a hacienda and had a fulfilling childhood. At the age of 18 he joined the Mexico Military. He then migrated to Imperial Valley in 1955 at the age of 26. He met the love of his life, Tomasa Gonzales in 1958 and they were married on November 14, 1959. They were married for 62 loving years and have 6 wonderful children.Salvador Avila Medina was a cowboy. He was employed by Robert Simpson, Murphy Cotton Gin, Dan Lillywhite, and Brandt Brothers Cattle Feeders.He retired in 1986 and during retirement he loved gardening, watching baseball, western movies, and he helped raise his grandchildren. Salvador will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his infectious laugh, and his loving and humble heart for his family.He is survived by beloved wife, Tomasa and his 6 children Erlinda Medina, Salvador Medina Jr. (Chavito), Diana Medina, Alicia Navarro and her partner James Brown, Sandra Ruiz and son-in-law Ralph and Steven Medina and daughter-in-law Christina, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his siblings Jesus Avila, Sara Avila, Lidia Avila, Rosalva Avila, Moises Avila, Rebeca Avila, Virginia Avila and Ester Avila. RIP Virginia and Ester.Visitation will be held on February 14, 2022, from 8 to 9:30 am at Frye Chapel Mortuary. Followed by mass at St. Margaret Mary Church at 10 am. Graveside services to follow at Riverview Cemetery.