Martin H. Salgado

Martin H. Salgado

Martin H. Salgado entered into eternal life February 7, 2018, peacefully in his home Chino, CA.
He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather, cousin and friend. His devotion to our Lord and Blessed Mother was a constant and good example of what a great man should be.
Martin attended D Street School and Chino High School until 9th grade, and as in those times, left school to help maintain a home with his siblings and mother Hilaria Salgado. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chino and was involved deeply and dedicated his life to his church and community. Martin was a religious educator for catechists and enjoyed sharing his faith. In his youth he witnessed, and was a part of the building of the current church. With time, he entered into the US Army and proudly served in WWII from 1944 to 1946. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. Upon leaving, he continued his involvement with the church and community. He joined the choir, so he could get close to the love of his life Petra. They married and had 59 years of love and faith. He provided for his family as a laborer in construction.
His achievements, among many, were involvement in the UPBMI, Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Council and was a recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award, presented by former California Attorney General Evelle Younger. He was active with the community Action Council that worked to helped bring better relations between citizens and the Chino Police Department, while owning his own Construction Company, Salgado Construction. With other dedicated members, they formed the Chino Concerned Citizens to work to bring Monte Vista Park to life and serve the youth of the community.
Martin had a love for baseball and played for the Chino Hawks. He loved his teammates which comprised of old Chino friends and new. Las Vegas was a favorite for tournaments and he enjoyed all games in many cities. His retirement didn't mean an end. He became an instructor at the Labors Union Trade School as a Pipeline Construction Instructor. He was also a member of the Chino City Council. After his retirement, he enjoyed time with his wife and traveled. He will be loved and missed tremendously.
He is survived by his sister Beatrice Yepez of Pomona, his daughter and caregiver Cristina Lara of Chino, daughter Nora Gonzales of Fontana, Sons-Edward Salgado of Ontario, Delbert Salgado and Martin Salgado of Chino. His grandchildren, Missy (Mike) Matula, Candice (Mike) Ritenour, Lena Faragallah, Carrissa Salgado, Reggie (Bubba) Lara, Matthew Borbon, Cristan Salgado, Vincent Elias and Damien Elias. Great grandchildren Hailen, Hendrix and Hayes Ritenour (Candice), Landin and Jase Taylor (Carrissa) Celeste and Trenton (Missy). He loved his extended family dearly his grandaughters- Anna Elias (Anthony), Marlene Elias. Great grandchildren Sabrina Elias, Xavier and Anais Limon (Anna), Samantha Felix (Marlene), Raymond and Brandon Gonzales.
Memorial Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Chino, CA. Saturday April 7,h at 4:00P.M.
In Lieu of Flowers, we ask that a donation to your local USO. USO.org be made in memory of Martin H. Salgado.