Obituary | Tue Apr 02, 2024 | 8:38am

Dr. Jennifer Irene Salcido

Date of Birth

June 11, 1976

Date of Death

March 27, 2024

With a heavy heart, we share the news that Dr. Jennifer Irene Salcido left this world on March 27, 2024 with her mother and her sister by her side. Jennifer was born on June 11, 1976, in Butte, MT, and from an early age, she exemplified a caring and compassionate spirit that would touch countless lives.

After graduating with honors from Joliet High School, Jennifer’s dedication and athleticism earned her a track scholarship to Jamestown University, where she pursued her passion for psychology. Her academic excellence continued at Bastyr University, where she obtained her degree in Naturopathic medicine, once again with honors, paving the way for her remarkable career as a healer.

In March 2016, Dr. Jennifer Salcido established her practice, Santa Barbara Integrative Medicine, becoming a beloved figure in the community and among her patients. Her unwavering commitment to providing the utmost care was evident in the extended time she devoted to each individual, ensuring their well-being was her top priority. Jennifer’s caring nature was intrinsic to her being, and her genuine
concern for others extended far beyond the confines of her practice.

At the core of Jennifer’s moral compass was her deep care for her patients, community, and church. As a devout Christian, she led the health ministry at Santa Barbara’s Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years, cultivating a garden of health and bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts to educate hundreds on the benefits of healthy mindfulness. Jennifer’s impact on her community was
immeasurable and unparalleled, as she tirelessly gave her full energy to others, often at her own expense. She was an amazing healer, not only of physical ailments but also of matters of the heart. Even in her final days, Jennifer’s selfless nature shone through as she continued to help others heal.

Words cannot fully capture the depth of Jennifer’s generosity, the magnitude of her impact, and the boundless love she had for life. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Richard Salcido, and is survived by her beloved son Sebastian Salcido; her mother Jo Diefel and Papa Randy; her sisters Berni Salcido MacLean (husband Bruce) and Launi Salcido; her brother Issac Salcido; her nieces Alison Moe and Alexis Salcido; her nephew Jordan Moe; and her great-niece Skyler Harris.

A celebration of Jennifer’s remarkable life will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 425 Arroyo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 10. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Jennifer’s memory by contributing to the well-being of her cherished son, Sebastian, the love of her life. Donations can be provided through GoFundMe at: Jennifer’s Final Wish for Sebastian, organized by Lynn Pasqualetti.

May Jennifer’s selfless spirit and unwavering compassion continue to inspire us all, and may her loved
ones find solace in the countless lives she touched with her boundless kindness.

Dear Jennifer
Forever! a mere word riddled with meanings but what does it really mean? From whom? For what reason? To where?
A simple word, an enigma that means everything and nothing, but to me “forever gone” is not a fact but simply an illusion, for you never truly leave.
There, in the depth of my heart, you always reside. Here, your voice accompanies my morning walk, even your giggle in every misstep I take and in every corner of my memories, your beautiful smile forever lingers, so does the sparkle in your eyes, a bright light that of a kindred spirit.
They say that there comes a true soulmate sometime in our life but I say that there comes only one true friend in your life.
I have been truly blessed to have had this privilege of knowing you in my life so this is not a letter of sadness and goodbye but rather one of celebration and of joy.
Indeed you have blessed us all with your presence on this earth, you have quietly touched all of our lives with your kindness, your compassion and your utmost dedication to help everyone around you.
You will forever be a bright light in my darkest hour, a guardian angel in my ignorance and haste.
We thank you, dear Jennifer for your precious gift of profoundly touching all of our lives with your smile, your giggle and your love.
“TAKE ME”
Take me where the eagles soar
Where freedom strokes summit and voids
Take me where the deer plays near
Where forest’s end nowhere to be seen
Take me where birds nest in peace
Their song and whispers put me at ease
Take me where the river runs clear
With silver and rainbows racing upstream
Take me where little children kneel
Turning mud and twigs into castle and dreams
Take me there, I beg you please
Beneath the mighty oak and let me be…
Love always,
Jean-Pierre Masbanji

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