Emma V. Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain, 78, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012, in La Jolla, California. Emma was born in El Paso, Texas where she grew up with her parents and six brothers and sisters. After marrying, she moved to California where she lived most of her life as a long-time resident of La Jolla. Emma was a very active member of the community. As a young wife and mother, she was a member of the San Diego Junior League. She owned and operated a small gift store in La Jolla village for several years and later owned a successful property management business.
Emma had a zest for life that included many interests. Gardening was a passion and she loved creating beautiful arrangements for her house and others. She was an active member of the La Jolla Garden Club where she shared her love of flowers and helped with fundraising to provide scholarships to local community colleges.
For many years, she enjoyed skiing, tennis and traveling to many parts of the world. She was an excellent cook and loved entertaining friends and family at her home. Emma also enjoyed being a member of the Bridge Club and spending that time with her close friends.
Emma was a board member at Windemere where she lived from 1976 to 1997 as well as served on the board for several years at her current home.
Emma was a champion of her Mexican heritage and of immigrant rights. She was a generous person who volunteered her time and funds to many organizations including St. Vincent de Paul, various organizations that assisted women and children in need, as well as volunteered her time to teach English. She was an ambassador for many and an eternally gracious lady who will be missed by all.
Emma is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Chamberlain. She is survived by her sons Chuck (wife Nancy) and Rene (wife Amy) as well as her much enjoyed and loved grandchildren, Alex, Samantha, Marco, Odessa and Betano; several close nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at All Hallows Catholic Church in La Jolla, California. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Vincent de Paul Village, 3350 E Street, San Diego, CA 92102 or www.fjvdonations.com.
Please post memorials to http://bit.ly/emmachamberlain.