June 1, 1950 - December 27, 2022

Benjamin Salgado Jr., 72, was born on June 01, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to Benjamin and Guadalupe Salgado. Benjamin became an angel on December 27, 2022 in Downey, California.

Benjamin was a proud family man who devoted his time to his family. He and his wife Irma, moved to Downey in 1978. He was a licensed Realtor for over 26 years and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Downey. In his free time Benjamin treasured the time spent in supporting his 11 grandkids in the things they love, golf, family BBQ’s and watching The Twilight Zone when possible. Benjamin adored his family more than anything in the world. He was a loving husband to Irma for 52 years, proud father and grandpa.

Benjamin is survived by his Wife of 52 years, Irma Salgado, Daughter, Lina Ariza, Sons, Benjamin Salgado III, Anthony Salgado and Erik Salgado, his Son-in-Law Arthur Ariza, Daughter-in-Laws Karmella Salgado and Teresa Salgado, and his grandchildren, Toni-Marie Salgado, Christopher Antonio, Sarina Salgado, Benjamin Salgado IV, Brooklyn Duran, Nadia Salgado, Savannah Salgado, Leilani Salgado, Nathan Salgado, Meleah Duran and Mikaila Salgado.

A mass will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Downey followed immediately by a blessing at his final resting place at Park Lawn Cemetery.