Until two years ago, Pedro Galvan could typically be seen sitting with his wife Alejandra on their

COMMUNITY PROFILES IS A WEEKLY SERIES THAT APPEARS EACH MONDAY AND DELVES INTO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN SANTA MONICA. Watching history unfold for 104 years

By JASMIN PERSCH Special to the Daily Press

Until two years ago, Pedro Galvan could typically be seen sitting with his wife Alejandra on their porch, hand in hand, her head on his shoulder.

Today, Galvan sits on the porch with his dog. Alejandra passed away three months before turning 104.

Losing loved ones is something the centenarian has had to come to grips with, something that goes hand in hand with embarking on a second century of life. In addition to his wife, Galvan has outlived two of his children, his parents and his brothers and sisters.

Likely the oldest person in Santa Monica, Galvan will celebrate his 104th birthday on

Musicians from the Jason Myers Quartet entertain the throngs on hand at Sunday’s Farmer’s Market on Main Street. (Photo: Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press)

Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 17, 2005. Read the original PDF.

Until two years ago, Pedro Galvan could typically be seen sitting with his wife Alejandra on their

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