Christion Salvador Schoenfeld

Christion Salvador Schoenfeld, born on June 16, 1999 and transitioned on July 31, 2025 at the age of 26. His sudden departure has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Christion was a firefighter on CAL FIRE for 3 years. He was part of the Mendocino Unit Woodlands Fire Station, and a firefighter previously on the Ponderosa Handcrew in the Amador-El Dorado Unit, and Served honorably in the Airforce Security Forces and was Raven #2866. Christion was a bright light to those around him—kind-hearted, deeply thoughtful, and unwaveringly loyal. His gentle spirit and warm presence were a comfort to friends, family, and all who crossed his path. Whether through his work, his passions, or his quiet acts of generosity, Christion made a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to know him.

He loved being in nature, pulling off into the forest and setting up camp and protecting the forest fiercely in his work with Cal Fire. Listening to music in his truck and sharing his favorite songs. Hanging with his brothers from all the different times in his life, from school to the Air Force, to Cal Fire. When he spent time with you, you left with a billion memories and a smile.

He is survived by his mother, Roxanne Garza, his father Todd Schoenfeld, sister Gabriela Bodishbaugh, his stepfather Jaime Garza and stepmother Linda Schoenfeld, and brother-in-law Daniel Bodishbaugh. He is also survived by his Nana, Virginia Carrillo, stepsiblings Jaime, Abraham and Citlali, Uncle Derek and Connie, Uncle Marc and Trina with Marissa & Joseph, Uncle David and Carol with Alicia, Anthony and Abriana. He was also nephew of Steve and Nancy Bellusa and Dianna Dingman. Cousins Stephanie, Carla, Dino, Dominic, Austin, Lorenzo, Vincent and Lillie, Rick and Erin Fischer, and a wide circle of friends and loved ones who will carry his memory forward with love and gratitude.

A memorial service will be held on August 23, 2025 at Saint Catherine of Siena in Martinez CA, beginning at 10:00 am. All who knew Christion are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CAL FIRE Benevolent Fund in Christion’s memory.

Though his time with us was far too short, Christion's legacy of kindness, integrity, adventurous spirit and quiet strength will live on in the lives he touched. In life, I loved you dearly. In death, I love you still. In my heart, I hold a place that only you can fill.