Selvino "Sal" Barclay Mencias Obituary (1949 - 2022)

Selvino B. Mencias, Sal or Sunny by his family. Born 12/14/1949 at Renton Hospital. Passed away 11/30/2022 at his home with family. Attended Kent Meridian High School Graduated class of 1968. Worked for the Boeing Co. For 37 yrs. He started out as a janitor then worked his way up to a Crane operator. He later became a Forklift driver which he absolutely loved. He later became a dispatcher before he retired. Selvino is survived by his wife Cathy, two daughters Linda, Malissa and a son Richard. He is also survived by his big brother Norm and baby sister Paulina. Sal leaves also eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and his many nephews as well as his cousins and extended family. Selvino now returns to his parent's arms Selvino & Margret Mencias, and his siblings Larry, Janet, Shirley, Jiggs and his grandson Reno. Sal participated in a couple of organizations. The Kent Eagles non-profit, where he did become the President in the mid 90's. He enjoyed contributing to the charitable fund raisers as well as cooking for the weekly dinners. He was also on a Bowling team for approximately four years. He got to travel to Vegas and Reno for tournaments where he even won a few awards on the way. Sal may not have always been the easiest to get along with at family times but he was always willing to help his friends when they were in need, whether that was a bed in the basement, a couch or a floor to sleep on. His home was their home. Sal loved to travel. He showed Cathy a world she never would have known. They traveled from Hawaii to Florida but regretted not making it to the North Eastern part of the USA. Sal lived a lively life but his last trip that he wanted to make unfortunately would not happen. He really wanted to make a trip to South Carolina to see his great grandchildren River, Daniel & Maddie. But his last wish would sorely not happen. Some of Sal's favorites in life were playing Philippino rummy, Poker and cribbage, pinocle with his friends and family. He also loved dogs hence his request that donations be made to the Humane Society. He also loved his favorite restaurant Tai Tung. Located in Seattle's China Town, he loved their Humm pow & abalone soup. But his most favorite thing to do was to keep in touch with his family & friends by phone and take drives around the area just to see what change were going on. It took Sal three marriages to find his soulmate the love of his life Cathy. This coming January would have been their 40th wedding anniversary. He encouraged her to find her voice that he would later regret. He loved her dearly. In his grandson's Patrick's words Papa may have made mistakes and lost relationships because of his words he had spoken. In his final years Patrick, believed he only tried to repair and make up for those mistakes. All he wanted was to find peace and be loved. For his friends and family look back at the fond memories you have of him and it will bring a smile for you to wear for the day. Sal loved his life, his family, his friends to the very END.....