Lupe V. Salmeron Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our mother, Lupe Salmeron also known as Nina passed away at her home in Santa Barbara, on Friday February 2nd, 2018 at the age of 83. She suffered from a broken heart after the loss of her husband of 62 years, our father, Humberto Salmeron, who passed away in September 2017. She was born December 24th, 1934 in Mexico, to parents Ignacio and Maria Luisa Vazquez. She came to the United States when she was 17 years old. She spent her entire life in Santa Barbara, raising us (Rosalinda and Beto) and working for the Hotel Oceano, the Biltmore and finally Applied Magnetics for 25 years. Later, she retired to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandson. Lupe will be remembered for her love for her family who meant everything to her. She was known for her kindness, which she bestowed on everyone that was fortunate enough to meet her. She loved with all her heart and was generous to a fault. Every guest to her home left with a full stomach, a heart felt hug and a gift from her home. She had a heart of gold. She was a devoted Catholic who prayed for everyone in need. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her kindness and love made her loved by all and she will always be remembered for that beautiful gift. We are comforted knowing that "Pita" as our dad lovingly called her is with God and with the love of her life, our dad, Humberto Salmermon. Lupe is preceded in death by her husband Humberto Salmeron, her parents Ignacio and Maria Luisa Vazquez, brothers Camilo and Remigio Vazquez and sister Concha Luna. She is survived by her sister Carmen Guerrero (Antonio), brother Jesus Vazquez (Carmen), daughter Rosalinda Cavaletto and son Humberto Salmeron (Cristina). Grandchildren, AJ (Candace), Vanessa, Claudia (Sergio), Alexis and Giselle and great-grandchild Sergio and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Bryce Holderness for his constant kindness and dedication to Lupe. Rosary will be held at St. Raphael's Church on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. and services on Thursday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael's Church (5444 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111). Followed by burial services at Calvary Cemetery (199 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of recognition to their great commitment to Lupe and Humberto.

Lupe V. Salmeron

December 24, 1934 - February 2, 2018