Guillermina Salgado

Today, we gather in memory of a truly remarkable woman, Guillermina Salgado, who was called to the Lord's side on September 9, 2023. Guillermina was a beacon of light in this world, a woman whose love, kindness, and faith touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Born on June 24, 1958, in the picturesque state of Guererro, Mexico, she was a ray of sunshine from the very start.

Raised in the warm embrace of her home country, Guillermina carried the spirit of her roots with her when she moved to Riverside County, California. Here, she built a life filled with love and devotion, a sanctuary for her beloved husband, Martin, and their four sons, Martin Jr., Erik, Aldair, and Rivaldo. Guillermina's heart overflowed with love not just for her children, but also for her two cherished grandchildren and her seven siblings. She was the pillar of her family, a woman whose strength and love held them together, providing a foundation that was as steadfast as it was warm.

For 32 years, Guillermina's home was her kingdom, her realm of love and care. As a homemaker, she poured her heart and soul into nurturing her family, creating a sanctuary filled with warmth and love. Her hands, though soft, were strong, capable of turning a house into a home, a place where her family could thrive and grow under her tender care. She was the heart of her household, a woman whose devotion to her family was evident in every meal she cooked, every wound she bandaged, and every word of encouragement she whispered.

But her love wasn't confined to the walls of her home. The seeds of her passion were sown in her garden, where she spent countless hours tending to her plants with the same love and care she bestowed upon her family. The blooms in her garden were a testament to her nurturing spirit, a parallel to the thriving family she raised. Just as her flowers blossomed under her care, so too did her family flourish under her love and guidance.

In the quiet moments, Guillermina found solace in the challenge of crossword puzzles, her keen mind always eager for a new test. But her heart found its truest peace in her faith. A devout Catholic, Guillermina was a cornerstone of her church community. Her faith was unwavering, a testament to her belief in the power of love and compassion. She was a living embodiment of her faith, her actions always guided by her unwavering belief in the teachings of the Church.

To describe Guillermina in words is to paint a portrait of a woman whose life was a testament to love, kindness, and faith. She was a loving wife, a kind mother, a faith-filled woman whose spirit was as vibrant as the flowers in her garden. Her legacy is not just in the family she leaves behind, but in the countless lives she touched with her love and kindness. Her faith was her compass, guiding her through life and now, guiding her home.

As we bid farewell to Guillermina Salgado, let us remember her not with sorrow, but with joy. Let us celebrate her life, her love, and her faith. Let us remember her as she was - a beacon of love, a pillar of strength, and a testament to faith. For in our hearts, she will always live on.