Beatriz (Niña) Salcido Espinoza, 46 of Santa Maria, California, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. Surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Blythe, California on February 14, 1980.

Niña will be remembered for her happy, witty personality. Her bubbly, childlike voice and laugh was the reason her nickname came about.

She is survived by her husband Geddilee Lansford, her daughter Kaydah, her siblings Eduardo and Ruben, cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her son Avram, and mother Beatriz Salcido.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 4:00 PM.

Friday October 23, 2026 mass will be held at 1pm and the following burial 2pm at Santa Maria cemetery.

Beatriz’s family thanks the friends and community for all the support.