Salvador Moncada, Jr.

Salvador Regino Moncada, Jr., age 63, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Hendrick Medical Center-North in Abilene.

Per his wishes, his body was cremated.  Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M..   Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Salvador was born on March 6, 1961 in Sweetwater, Texas to Salvador Moncada, Sr. and Martha (Regino) Moncada.  He was a 1979 Sweetwater High School graduate and attended TSTC.  He married the love of his life, Melinda Sorrells on July 17, 1981 in Sweetwater, Texas.  He worked for Ludlum Measurements for many years as a machinist.  He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and a lifetime resident of Sweetwater.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Moncada of Sweetwater, Texas, sons, Salvador (Bubba) Moncada, III of Sweetwater,  and Roman Moncada and wife Jennifer of Sweetwater, and daughter, Raquel Moncada of Sweetwater,  grandchildren, Rylen Moncada, Kaylei Moncada, Harlow Moncada, Payton Moncada and Paxton Moncada,  brother, Julian Moncada of Sweetwater, sisters, Connie Lopez and husband Juan of San Angelo, Lydia Merriman and husband Hilton of Amarillo, Hilda Moncada of Sweetwater, and Melinda Moncada-Garza and husband Matt of Sweetwater, and brother-in-law, Wayne Sorrells and wife Kelly of Sweetwater, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Moncada, Sr. and Martha Moncada, and in-laws, Richard and Helen Alls.