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Rafael Camarena Obituary
On January 6, 1962, he married Bertha Lara and they were blessed with five daughters. Rafael was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He loved to spend time with his family and going fishing. He loved going to Jackpot, NV, where he played the quarter slot machines.
Rafael worked for Amalgamated Sugar Company for 30 years before retiring in July of 2004.
He is survived by his five daughters, Rosa (Rolando) Rivera, Normalinda (Adrian) Paz, Emma (Andrew) Vasquez, Alma Patricia (Alfredo) Hernandez and Ida White (Ray Simmons); Three sisters, Maria DeJesus Chariez of Nampa, Fermina Flores of San Juan, TX, and Eva Watts of Donna, TX; Two brothers, Pedro Camarena of Mission, TX, and Angel Camarena of Monterrey, TX; Fifteen grandkids; Fifteen great-grandkids; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and his loving Wife, Bertha in 2010.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Nampa. Burial will follow in the Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa. An online guest book may be signed at www.nampafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rafael Camarena
Rosa Rivera
April 10, 2012
I miss you so much Dad!!
March 29, 2012
Rosa, Norma, Emma, Patty, and Idaho
I am really sorry for your lost your Dad always had something positve to say of whatever was going on in life whether good or bad. I will always remeber him fondly.
Love you alway.
Tia Roble lara
Lisette Munoz
March 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Camerena Family. May your memories bring you comfort. Love Lisette Munoz
March 20, 2012
We came to know Don Rafa through our granddaughter, Macey and his grandson, Leon's courtship & marriage. We so enjoyed getting together with him at Macey's games and speaking in Spanish, which he preferred.
Don Rafa's special relationship with Leon and ours with Macey created a special bond between us, which was enhanced by having a common language. His quiet and gentle spirit and the fact that his grandson, Leon, is now our dear grandson, made our relationship very special. We will miss him dearly especially at Macey's future games; he was the first one to know each time Macey scored a goal and was so proud of her! Our hearts go out to you all. May the Lord Jesus bring strength and peace to your hearts.
Love and blessings in His name,
Esther and Mac McGovert
Leticia Merrill
March 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathies are with the Camerena Family. Please accept our condolences. Love Rick,Leticia Merrill and Family
Gladys Galindo
March 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathies are with the Camerena Family. Please accept our condolences.
Love Martin,Gladys and the Galindo Family
Mari Cantu
March 19, 2012
Tio Rafael the life of the party and will be greatly missed by all.
Esther McGovert
March 18, 2012
We came to know Don Rafa through our granddaughter, Macey and his grandson, Leon's courtship & marriage. We so enjoyed getting together with him at Macey's games and speaking in Spanish, which he preferred.
Don Rafa's special relationship with Leon and ours with Macey created a special bond between us, which was enhanced by having a common language. His quiet and gentle spirit and the fact that his grandson, Leon, is now our dear grandson, made our relationship very special. We will miss him dearly especially at Macey's future games; he was the first one to know each time Macey scored a goal and was so proud of her! Our hearts go out to you all. May the Lord Jesus bring strength and peace to your hearts.
Love and blessings in His name,
Esther and Mac McGovert
Donna McGovert
March 18, 2012
Dear Family,
One of the many blessings of having had the Lord bring Leon into our lives has been meeting so many of your family. Don Rafa enjoyed attending Macey's soccer games and we enjoyed hearing him cheer for her! We were so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing and we have been praying for the Lord's peace and comfort to guard your hearts and bring many fond memories to your minds. Now, we are even more thankful that Leon and Macey got married when they did! Don Rafa really had fun dancing at their reception! And we have great pictures to prove it!
He will be greatly missed because he was dearly loved. He leaves a big hole, but a wonderful legacy!
With our love and prayers,
Rich and Donna McGovert
Ida White
March 18, 2012
We miss you dad!
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