Rose Salgado, who helped steer the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians through many years of growth and was a force for community betterment, passed away on May 14. She was 65. Rose was the youngest of six children born to Ernest Salgado Sr. and Fidelia Juarez Salgado. She, like her father and her siblings, was raised on the Soboba Reservation. She graduated from San Jacinto High School and attended the University of California, Riverside.
Rose credited her parents with instilling in her great work ethics, teaching her to always be fair in dealing with people. Those who knew her know that her life was shaped by that advice.
After retiring from a 27-year career with Southern California Edison, Rose devoted much of her time to volunteerism. She served on many boards of directors for nonprofits and educational agencies and was recognized for her community commitment with several awards.
Rose served on the Soboba Tribal Council for 28 years. Always working hard to make things better for her fellow Tribal Members, she dedicated her time to serving the Tribe and the community by being actively involved. “She inspired me and encouraged me to take on the role I have now and for that I am grateful,” Soboba Tribal Chairman Isaiah Vivanco said. “Her knowledge and love for her tribe is something I will never forget.”
Soboba Tribal Vice Chairwoman Geneva Mojado stated, “Her reasoning and decision making for the best interest of the tribe and the people carried her for nearly 30 years as a strong and passionate leader. She will be missed dearly, but not forgotten.”
“She was so smart and funny. I learned so much from her; mostly how to be brave,” Soboba Tribal Council Sergeant at Arms Kelli Hurtado said. “She will forever be in our hearts.”
Rose was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert “Bobby” Salgado Sr.
She is survived by her only daughter, Desiree Salgado (Alfred Arviso III); grandchildren Avellaka Arviso, Ataax Arviso, Ayalkawut Arviso and Tuupash Arviso; goddaughter Mica Diaz; brothers Ernie Salgado Jr. and Richard Salgado Sr. and sisters Lorraine Maciel (Frank Maciel Sr.) and Frances Diaz.
Services are pending.
Rose Salgado Affiliations Rose Salgado Board Positions (among others).
– Board of Directors for The Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
– San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees
– Foundation Member of The San Jacinto Education Foundation
– Board Member of the Western Science Center
– Valley-Wide Regional Park District Board Member
– President of The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre Board of Directors
– Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
– Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
– Soboba Foundation Board Member
– Soboba Tribal Council (28 years total- at one time was Vice Chairwoman)
-Riverside-San Bernardino Indian Health Board of Directors Awards (among others)
– Woman of the Year (twice) by the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce
– Distinguished Woman Award from “Inland Empire” magazine
– Distinguished Citizen Award by the Boy Scouts of America – 3 Peaks District
– Outstanding Community Member of the Year by Mt. San Jacinto Community College Foundation
– Woman of Distinction by State Senator Mike Morrell
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