Jonathan Michael Salas

1976 - 2021

Jonathan Michael Salas
March 1, 1976 - September 14, 2021
Merced, California - Jonathan Michael Salas, age 45, of Merced, California passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Jonathan was born March 1, 1976.
Jonathan left this world far too soon. He was a talented musician with a heart of gold. He played guitar and keyboard in various bands throughout his life. He was an avid gamer. Whether it was playing Elder Scrolls with his girlfriend, Heather Mackie, or playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends he always brought his unique flare to the games he played. He also loved to cook and dreamed of one day owning his own food truck so that he and Heather could travel during the summer and share his love of good food with others. He also loved a good red beer and enjoyed brewing his own Cyser. Jonathan was one of the kindest souls that ever walked this Earth. He was the kind of guy that could always cheer you up if you were feeling down.
He is survived by his brothers, Jeff DeBusk and Ken Irwin; his sisters, Karlyn Groff and Marlena Long; his great aunt and uncle, Jerry and Caryl Friesen; his great aunt and uncle, Tori and Geoff Snyder; His aunt, Judy Friesen; his nieces and nephews, Amoiri, Onnika, Kaelee, Caidon, Alexandria, Azriel, Lilith, and Michael; and his cousins Kevin, Greg, Steve, Mark, Jasmyne, and Niko. Jonathan will be missed by Heather Mackie and all those who knew and loved him. May he live on in our hearts forever.
A visitation for Jonathan will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 95340. A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at Merced District Cemetery , Merced, CA.
A reception will be after the graveside service at Joe Herv Park in Merced, CA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratfordevansfunerals.com for the Salas family.