LINDA CAMARENA

1950 - 2021

LINDA CAMARENA

June 12, 1950 Dec. 17, 2021

Linda Ann Camarena, 71, of Imperial, CA passed away December 17, 2021. Her loving daughter and caretaker, Teresa was by her side along with her other daughter, Cindy and Cindy's husband, Dustin.

Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 1950 and has been a life-long resident of Imperial Valley. Here she found her true love, husband, Ernesto Salazar Camarena. They were married for 39 years, Ernesto became a born-again Christian and they renewed their vows at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church June 23, 2012. Together, they raised Linda's first daughter, Catina followed by their daughters, Teresa, Cindy, and later, their grandson, Steven.

Linda took great joy and pride in her daughters and 13 grandchildren; daughter, Catina and her children, Dusk, Dae, Kage, Dare, and Catina Junior; daughter, Teresa and her children, Steven, Ariana, and Logan; daughter, Cindy and her children, Eduardo, Serena, Jezel, Noah, and Diego.

A faithful Christian, Linda was a long-time member of the Imperial Community Church in Imperial. She often expressed her love and gratitude to God and Jesus, even during her most challenging days with cancer.

For some 20 years, Linda enjoyed her job at the Imperial Valley Press and close friendships with coworkers. In addition, Linda enjoyed gardening and loved animals.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto on October 2, 2014 and her 21 year old grandson, Dusk on November 13, 2017.

Linda will be laid to rest alongside her veteran husband, Ernesto Camarena at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego.