Louis Salgado

Nov. 7, 1956 - May 3, 2025

Louis Salgado was born in Santa Ana, California, to Amelia and Luis Salgado. He was the only son of nine children. Louis attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and later graduated from Mater Dei High School. While working for the U.S. Postal Service and starting his family, he earned his degree from Cal State Long Beach. After receiving his BA in Business, Louis began working for the vdR Group, where he dedicated over 35 years of service. As Vice President and General Manager, he was responsible for overseeing all areas of the company’s operations. Throughout those years, Louis devoted himself to raising his daughters, Ashley and Samantha. He was always present in every aspect of their lives, from school activities to countless hours spent on the softball field. In 1995, Louis reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Cynthia, and they began a loving life together. They were married in 2007 in the backyard of their cherished home, which had been the setting for many gatherings and celebrations. As they approached retirement, Louis and Cynthia decided to move to Eugene, Oregon, to be closer to their family. They spent the rest of his life traveling to visit their grandsons and out-of-state relatives, as well as exploring the Pacific Northwest with their loved ones. Louis lived a vibrant and active life. He found joy in spending time with family and friends, cooking, running, hiking, searching for treasures at estate sales, gardening, playing various sports, biking along the beach, traveling, and connecting with people. He looked forward to retirement, anticipating it would offer him more time to enjoy these passions. Louis is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia; his children, Ashley, Samantha, and Bret; his sons and daughter-in-law, Dominic, Alexander and Naomi; his grandsons, Dashel and Declan; and many other dearly loved family members. Memorial Mass: June 17, 2025 at 10AM Holy Family Catholic Church 566 S. Glassell Street, Orange, CA As this is a Celebration of Life, colorful attire is acceptable. "After Party" Reception: June 17, 2025 at 1PM The Hacienda 1725 College Avenue, Santa Ana, CA Sandals Encouraged. There will be an informal Open Mic for all attendees to share thoughts and memories of Louis. Humor is welcomed, as we all know, he would have appreciated it. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser in order to RSVP to the Reception or contact the immediate family directly. https://forms.gle/pEBXDzjJGQnjzZYK9