Salvador "Royce" Orosco Jr.
Salvador "Royce" Orosco Jr. passed away peacefully of natural causes May 19,2023 surrounded by loved ones at 87 years of age. Royce was born September 28,1935 to Salvador Ralph Sr. and Alta Mae Orosco in Porterville, Ca. He attended and graduated from Poterville public schools. He then enlisted in the Air Force and traveled abroad until meeting his wife Barbara Ann Black in Fairbanks, Alaska where they married October 20, 1956. They traveled together having children along the way until finishing his service and settled back in Porterville in 1960. Royce was a painter and taught his sons, grandsons, nephews and mentored many others along the way. Royce and Barbara raised their children and grandchildren with all the love in their hearts. Royce was very proud of the accomplishments of his children /grandchildren and loved to spend every minute he could with them to hear about their lives. He especially loved watching them play sports throughout his life. He was very much loved and will be missed forever.
Royce is survived by his Children: Bo & Pilar Orosco of Porterville, Sallie & Steve Schweinhaut of Cedar City, Utah, Dennis & Amber Orosco of Porterville, Randy&darlene
Lowndes of Visalia. Grandchildren: Rich & Autumn Boxley Orosco of Visalia,samantha Orosco of enlisted Greenland, Jon & Alisa Orosco of enlisted Germany, Star & Richard Powell of Visalia, Eian Orosco of Porterville, Michael Orosco of Porterville, Rachele & Mike Almaraz of enlisted Japan, Aracely & Vivianna Romero of Porterville. Greatgrandchildren: Cole Orosco of College Station, Tx, Randy Orosco of Sacramento,ca Shelby Orosco of Clovis,ca Hunter&tristan Boxley of Visalia, Tristan,micah,aubree & Lilah Almaraz of enlisted Japan. Brother:gary Orosco of Porterville. Sister:judy&george Moreno of Porterville. Several nephews/nieces and many many others he called family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann Orosco, his sons Salvador Richard Orosco and Mike Lawson Orosco. Brothers Bart Orosco and Boyce Orosco. Parents Salvador Ralph Sr. and Alta Mae Orton Orosco.
Please join us family and friends for graveside service followed immediately by a celebration of life. Please bring your stories and share your memories.
Graveside services are May 31st 11:00 A.M. Hillcrest Memorial 1013 E. Olive Eulogy delivered by his friend and minister Mel Whitlock. Celebration of life immediately following at Veterans Building until 3:00 P.M. 1900 W. Olive Ave. Food and beverages provided until they're gone. No Alcohol please