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ERNESTO "NETO" SALAZAR CAMARENA
Dec. 13, 1945 - Oct. 2, 2014
Ernesto "Neto" Salazar Camarena, 68, of Calexico, CA passed away on October 2, 2014.
Neto was born in Mexicali, B.C., Mexico on December 13, 1945, to Dora Camarena Soto and Daniel Camarena. The family immigrated to the United States in 1956. He was raised and attended schools in Calexico and later joined the U.S. Army, and after his tour of duty was honorably discharged in 1970.
Neto was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather of a quiet nature, with a beautiful soul and a truly kind heart. He is survived by his wife Linda, Imperial; daughter, Teresa and her children: Steven, Ariana, and Logan, El Centro; and daughter, Cynthia and her children: Eduardo, Serena, Jezel, Noah and Diego, Brawley. He is also survived by his mother Dora Camarena Soto (Servando), Calexico; father Daniel Camarena, El Centro; sisters Bertha Tamayo (Gilbert), El Centro; Norma Urias (Lazaro), Sacramento; Myrna Camarena, La Mesa; Sandra Camarena, Yuma, AZ; Lourdes Camarena, San Diego; Diana Lucero (Ernesto), Chula Vista; and Rosa Camarena, Los Angeles; and brother Danny Camarena (Deanne), National City; plus numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Neto was preceded in death by brothers Eduardo "Lalo" Salazar Camarena who died in Vietnam in 1965, and Enrique "Kiki" Salazar Camarena who died in the line of duty in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1985.
Neto and Linda were married 39 years and renewed their vows in a religious ceremony at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on June 23, 2012.
Neto was a carpenter and landscaper by trade. He was a very caring person raising one of his grandchildren as his own. His favorite pastime was playing the guitar and singing, and providing good times to others. Neto had a great personality and charisma as he knew no strangers, helping all he could with what he had.
Both viewing and mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 135 Fourth St., Calexico, CA. Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m. The religious mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Ernesto Camarena Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Logan Valenzuela
November 4, 2014
You were always such a good grandpa and you were so kind to everyone and I love you and I miss you.
Ariana Valenzuela
November 4, 2014
Neto, my grandpa, you were an amazing man. Always so kind, funny, and such a hardworker. I miss you so much, but I know you're in a better place. I know that you'll be watching over me and that comforts me. I have many great memories with you that I will always cherish. I love you so much grandpa, I'll see you one day again.
Sandra Camarena
November 1, 2014
Miss you brother but I know you're in good company, till we see each orher again, I love you.
Linda Camarena
November 1, 2014
Neto to my most wonderful, loving husband I can hardly wait for our dear Lord to bring me home to you. Until then I pray that you will continue to watch over me. I miss you so much honey. your loving wife, Linda
Teresa Valenzuela
October 22, 2014
I MISS YOU DAD.......LOVE YOU
Troy Hernandez
October 16, 2014
My condolences to all the Camarena family. May God give you strength during this difficult time. R.I.P. Ernesto
Troy Hernandez
October 16, 2014
My sincerest condolences to all the Camarena Family. May God give you strength and faith during this difficult time.
Rhonda Whitfield
October 16, 2014
My heart goes out to the Camarena family along with prayers. I didn't know Neto but I had the priveledge of meeting Kiki when I worked at the sheriff's office in 1985. Another great man.
Ted & Mary Ann Armijo
October 15, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Camarena family. You are in our prayers.
Arlene Ochoa
October 11, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Camarena Family.
Victor Tamayo
October 10, 2014
Tio you shall be missed by many including me. I will always remember you for the good man that you were, for the good father that you were and for an awesome tio that you were. You may now rest in peace along side my tios and don't worry family will always be there you can count on that.
October 10, 2014
To all of Neto's family, please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Please know that David and I will be praying for the Lord to give you strength and faith. The Camarena family has gone through a lot of suffering. God bless you all. Candy and David Meza
susie carrillo
October 10, 2014
My condolences to Sandra and all the Camarena family. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.
teresa Valenzuela
October 9, 2014
Hi dad just want you to know that your the best dad ever and I'm proud to call you my dad. Love you goodnight.
October 9, 2014
R.I.P. Neto, Bobby Walker San Diego, Ca.
Charles Ferrell
October 9, 2014
This great American family has again suffered a loss. Few American families have had to pay the price the Camarena Family has paid for your and my freedom. My prayers to all members of the Camarena Family for this latest loss. May God Bless the Camarena Family. America has been blessed by this most American of families.
--Charles G. Ferrell, Calexico High Class of '67.
Gaspar Cuevas
October 9, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Camerena family.
October 8, 2014
QUE DIOS BENDIGA A LA FAMILIA CAMARENA, UNA FAMILIA MUY UNIDA Y MUY QUERIDA. QUE DIOS LOS GUARDE Y LES DE LA FORTALEZA QUE NECESITAN PARA SUPERAR ESTE DOLOR DE PERDER A SU QUERIDO HIJO, ESPOSO, PADRE, HERMANO Y AMIGO. LOS TENDREMOS A TODOS USTEDES EN NUESTRAS ORACIONES. DESCANSE EN PAZ SR. ERNESTO CAMARENA.
Teresa Valenzuela
October 8, 2014
Love you Dad
Teresa Valenzuela
October 8, 2014
Dad i miss calling you at night to tell you i love you and goodnight. I still tell you every night though. Even though your up in heaven i feel like you will always watch over me. I love you Pops.
Joan Bush
October 8, 2014
To Linda, my friend and former co-worker... to you and all of Neto's extended family, please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Know that I will be thinking of you and praying for the Lord to give you strength. Sending you my love.
Barbara (Bobbie) Platero
October 8, 2014
Neto, a great person! I guess that living in Calexico next to the Camarena's was really interesting, our vacations in Hemet working in the Apricot all the families from Calexico, the Leyvas and us the Platero's, God Bless You Neto you are now in a 'wonderful' place
Sylvia Preciado- Platero and Children
October 8, 2014
Dear Luli, Sra. Dora Camarena and loving family of Ernesto,
May your courageous strength and faith continue to carry you in all the days that follow.
Ernesto has been received in our heavens for his faithful service on earth - "Well done, good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 25:23)
Welcome Home
Betty Jo Arce
October 8, 2014
Neto was a beautiful and caring person. He will deeply be missed. REST IN PEASE. Betty Jo Arce.
MARTHA ARCE
October 8, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 8, 2014
Rest in Peace "Neto" ... Our love & respect to the Camarena Family ... The Guillermo G. Nunez Family ( Willie ).
October 8, 2014
Rest in peace "Nets" ... I love you dear brother.
Luly
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