OBITUARIES
Mary Baker
93, Calipatria
Pedro Salcedo
81, El Centro
MARY ANN (SINGH) BAKER June 27, 1925 - Mar. 18, 2018
Mary Ann left us peacefully to move into her new life reuniting with all of those who she so loved. She was blessed with a full and healthy life and enjoyed every minute.
Known as Annie throughout her childhood, she spent her school years in the Imperial Valley. In 1944 she was lured to Washington State by her cousin Harry Singh who was in the United States Navy. She then met the love of her life and soul mate James Baker. They were married on February 20, 1945. When James was discharged from the Navy, they ended up in Oakland where they lived until word of an opportunity to work in the Mojave Desert in a town called Trona came to them.
They had their first child, James Alan, in tow and left for the desert. After several years, they were able to open businesses and thrived for over 30 years in retail. Through the years came 2 more children, Judy and Janis.
Mary Ann spent the past 15 years in Palmdale California with her two girls. She was involved in volunteering for the medical center and loved dancing, music and art. Her family was always her priority and she has wanted to come home to the Imperial Valley for quite some time.
Along with her 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, she is survived by her 2 sisters, Rosie McKenzie and Nellie Guerrero; 2 brothers, Ray Singh and Robert Chell. There is a large extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews that make their home in the Imperial Valley, others are scattered throughout Southern California and the United States.
“Annie” will be laid to rest at Terrace Park in Holtville alongside her beloved mother, Silveria Chell on Monday, May 7, 2018. Rosary will begin at 9 a.m. Mass will immediately follow at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Holtville.
PEDRO G. SALCEDO “PETE” Feb. 25, 1937 - Apr. 22, 2018
Pedro Salcedo, 81, of El Centro passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 of complications from Pneumonia at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego.
He was born on February 25, 1937 in Nayarit, Mexico to Pedro Salcedo Sr. and Feliciana Garcia. He moved to Mexicali in 1951 and met Armida Flores and were married on February 28, 1959 in Mexicali, Mexico. Pedro began working for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd M. York in 1962 at Valley Paint Center. After years of hard work and dedication, Pedro and Armida were able to purchase the business and it then became Imperial Valley Paint Center. Pedro was proud to have his wife and children work in the family business. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, gardening and cookouts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Salcedo; mother, Feliciana Garcia; sisters, Enedina Medina, Cruz Mayorquin and Francisca Garcia.
Pedro is survived by his wife, Armida Salcedo of El Centro; daughter, Betsy (Mark) Carlos of Imperial; sons, Pete Jr. (Diana) of Imperial, Claudio (Isabel) of El Centro, Steve (Jessica) of Imperial; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Esperanza Gomez, Isabel Torres and Antonia Gutierrez; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Christ Community Church in El Centro. Service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Christ Community Church in El Centro and will be officiated by Pastor Walter Colace. Burial will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro.