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Jose Camarena Obituary

June 19, 1971 - April 28, 2008 Resident of Alameda Son of Jose and Lupe Camarena. Beloved husband of Stacey Camarena. Loving father of Brianna, Anthony, and Alex. Caring brother of Veronica Camarena, Rosa Lilia Camarena-Mota, Erica Linda Camarena. Son-in-law of Peter and Carolyn Perata. Brother-in-law of Paul Perata, Marie Femminis, Ray Perez, Moses Mota, AG Melendez. Uncle of Angel and Ezekiel Perez, and Angelo Melendez. Survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jose was born and raised in Oakland. He resided in Alameda. Jose loved his job with Waste Management where he worked for 15 years. Jose was loved by all and will be truly missed. We would like to thank family and friends for their support and prayers. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Philip Neri Church, 3108 Van Buren St., Alameda, CA 94501. In lieu of flowers the family request donations sent to: Make a Wish foundation, 235 Pine St., San Francisco, CA 94104, or call (415) 982-9474. Make sure to let them know that your donation is in memory of Jose Camarena. Greer Family Mortuary (510) 865-3755

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication from May 4 to May 5, 2008.

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Brianna Camarena

December 17, 2021

I recently found this and it brought so many tears, yet so much joy to my heart. What a blessing it is to see my Dad was so loved. It has been 13 years since he's passed and I still think of him every day. I am not sure if anyone will see this, but if you do, thank you for all of the love and support.
To my Dad- It's crazy how fast time goes by. I graduated from college and am married now. With everything I and the boys do, I know you're celebrating up above with Rosa and that brings me so much joy. We love and miss you!

Angelica Gallardo

April 29, 2009

Months have grown day by day,
It’s now a year since he went away,
Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh,
Without him here to share the way,
Time may dull the hand of fate,
Memory forever recalls the date.

Ena Camarena

December 25, 2008

It's Christmas today and I am sitting here at work remembering your smile your jokes and the great childhood memories we had together, the only thing I have left to say is that "I miss you soo much" and I know that someday we will see each other again. I will lookout for your wife and your kids. In the meantime save a little spot for me and tell the "Lord" that I know i am not perfect, but I will continue to try and be the best that I can here on earth to someday meet him as well. Until then cuzzo. Tell Granpa, and Grandma and Nina that I love them.

Paola Camarena

July 19, 2008

To my cuzzo. It is really hard to see you go. However, I know that you are now an angel watching over us. I am going to miss your jokes and your laughter. Until we meet again, I look forward to sing to you and share our funny jokes. I love you. From your cousins,aunts,uncles, Camarena-Rosas Family

Rosa Rojas, Perez

May 21, 2008

I just wanted to tell you that I pray for you and your family and I hope you stay strong and remember that he is with you at all times and he will be greatly missed...and now you have a Angle in heaven..

John Simms

May 12, 2008

Jose will be missed by all here at Waste Management. His caring smile and soft hello every day, will be missed not only by myself, but by all. His memory will live on in all of our hearts.

Adele Steiner

May 7, 2008

I'm praying for your family.
I'm the sister of David, CEO of Waste Management.

Jesus bless you and your three children.

Darryl Tyson

May 6, 2008

To a friend and co-worker (Jose),
You will be truly missed by all. It was a pleasure knowing you for the length of time I've known you. When we greeted that morning at work, I never would have thought it would be the last time I would ever see you again. I will cherish the memories we had together talking and laughing. May Jehovah (God) remember you at the resurrection. Our prayers are with you and your family ALWAYS.

Paula Ramponi

May 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of you, I am sure God has a special task that he felt only Jose is capable of handling, that he felt the need to take Jose from you at this time in his life.

On behalf of my nephew Moses Mota who I will be visiting on the weekend of the 16th, our hearts go out to all of you for your loss.

With Love,
Auntie Paulie Ramponi

kiti rodriguez

May 4, 2008

rosie, my heart goes out to you and your family. although i never had the pleasure of meeting your brother, just knowing you and your sister, i know how wonderful your brother must have been. our love and prayers go out to all of your family. and you know we are always here for you. love, kiti, charlie, joel, miguel, janeea and juju.

Rebecca Montoya (Mota)

May 4, 2008

Rosie, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to your parents and your family. I know this has to be a really hard time for all of you. If there's anything I can do for you Please feel free to call me. The one thing I will never forget is how you were there for me when Beto passed away. It's sad how it takes times like this to remind us how important family is. I know how much you love and respect your brother, Rosie. You always talked so highly of him and his little family. Thank god for the gift of being able to hold onto our memories. What would we have done without them. Always remember that he did leave you all a special part of him to hold on to, "his children". Tell your parents and family I am so sorry and once again please call me. I would love to be able to be there for you like you were there for me.
Ma Becky

Angelica Gallardo

May 4, 2008

My deepest condolences go out to the Camarena family. May God Bless you and give you the strength needed at this difficult time of mourning as he chosen Jose to sit along his side to watch over you from heaven. And may the virgen of Guadalupe keep you close to her heart.
I will truly miss Jose. I met him about 8 years ago at work and he was the sweetest, nicest man ever. Always greeting you with a smile or a simple wave as he walked through the yard with his duffle bag and sunglasses. Always asking about the family and talking about his loved children. Amigo mio. . . gracias por tus palabras . . . te extranaremos. . . "forever in our hearts. . . ."

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