My dad Lived in Richmond, CA. He arrived at San Francisco in the 1970’s from El Salvador where he met his wife, who arrived at San Francisco from Mexico. He worked hard to raise 3 kids with his wife while working minimum wage jobs. He became a US resident in 1992 and became a US citizen in 2018. He was proud of his accomplishment. He loved gardening and was proud of his watermelons and vegetables. He loved watching sports and movies. His favorite teams were the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. Pre-COVID, he loved spending time with his family and going to eat at a local Salvadorean restaurant. 
 
My dad began showing symptoms on April 14, 2021 and by April 29, 2021, he was gone. He died alone without anyone close to him. All he saw were the nurses in protective gear. No familiar face, no familiar voice.

 
He is survived by his wife Maria, his children Lorena, Victor and Nora, his 7 grandchildren, Crystal, Elias, Mariani, Natalia, Emma, Lorenzo and a new baby coming soon who he never met. We will always remember our dad for who he was in life and not as a number.