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Simon "Ceemon" Camarillo
1941 - 2020
Simon "Ceemon" Camarillo
1941 - 2020
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BORN
1941
DIED
2020
Simon Camarillo Obituary
Oxnard - Simon "Ceemon" Camarillo, 79 of Oxnard, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side in the early Sunday evening.
Simon was born on February 27, 1941 at the General Hospital in Ventura and was a lifelong county resident.
Simon served 9 years in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Presidential Unit Citation, The Navy Unit Citation, and 2 Purple Hearts which earning led to him being 100% disabled.
Simon worked as a maintenance lead person for 29 years for the 3M Company in Camarillo.
He coached the PAL Boxing Club in La Colonia and coached Little League. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Toastmasters Club Veterans of Foreign Wars and helped the Veterans organize parades and could often be seen riding on one of the floats.
Ceemon is survived by his beloved wife, Cecilia Camarillo, together for 34 years; his sons: Simon Camarillo, of Oxnard, Manuel Camarillo and his wife Valerie, of Bakersfield, and Greg Camarillo, of Port Hueneme; his step-sons: Damian Kutbach, of Oregon, Christopher Kutbach, of Arizona, and Dustin Kutbach and his wife Melissa, of Ojai, whom Simon raised since the age of 4 years old; his sister, Lorraine Garcia, of Simi Valley; and his 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Louie Camarillo, Ernie Camarillo, Gene Camarillo, and Pompy Camarillo; and his sisters: Delores Camarillo, Rosemary Camarillo, and Mary Pacheco.
The family would like to thank All in One Hospice and the nurses Erika, Bobby, and Angelita for the love and care that they gave to Ceemon.
A Memorial Service will be held with a time, date, and place to be announced.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.
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Vanessa Camarillo
March 4, 2025
Hi Grandpa! I miss you very mucha and think about you often. I miss taking a ride in your Corvette and going fishing together. Spending Christmas and Thanksgiving with you at your house or just going over to watch a boxing fight was very important to me! Seeing you in the hospital and at the rehab facilities was painful to watch, but I am glad that you always lit up when seeing your family. We used to make deer jerky together and you trusted me with certain information that you shared with very few, or even nobody. I take pride in working for the government, like you once did but not in the military. I did my ancestry test and I am 15% Spaniard, taking after your grandparents, and I appreciate you letting us know where your family immigrate from. Until the next time we meet- I love you.
Steve King
January 2, 2023
Simon was my best friend at 3M
We rode bikes, we drank tequila,and we loved life in 1974
Rest In Peace my friend
Steve (Esteban)
Al Pina
December 16, 2020
I haven't seen Simon since 1956 when we went to Pyles Boys center in Kern County along with Richard & Robert Cunningham, Ernie Sawyers, Stan Bledsoe and many more. We lived in the area of Ventura called Tortilla Flat, went to May Henning elementary Schoo. We all belonged to the Ventura Police Boys Club. Simon was a born leader, taking us out to the then Ventura river west of the club (now a historic building) and we would build bamboo rafts and playing like soldiers. Not knowing we both would be in the military a few years later playing real soldiers. I now live in Avon Ohio and also belong to various military groups. Sempre Fi Simon
Al Pina
Carl Wright
November 22, 2020
Worked with Simon at 3M and all I can think is that another good guy is gone. Condolences to his family.
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Ramiro Victoria
April 14, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Simon's passing. I went on several hunting trips with Simon to Vandenberg air force base. Simon was a generous man and he loved the outdoors. RIP Simon, you will be missed....
Gil & Della Garcia
April 10, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Camarillo family. Will always remember Ceemon for his jokes and smile. Always a happy man. May he RIP.
Veronica
April 8, 2020
As a Costco employee, The Camarillo family were regulars for many years. Mr Camarillo always shook the guys hands and had something funny to say. I was always happy to see him another day. May he Rest In Peace! My Condolences to the Family!
Ruben Sanchez
April 7, 2020
Ruben Sanchez
I was so saddened to hear of Simon's passing. Simon was a very close friend of mine for about the last 50 years. We worked together for 3M on the same slitter in the Slitting department. After we all retired I would see Simon at our Oldtimer's gathering that we have every year. The last time I saw him was at Costco about 2 years ago. I'll always remember that I gave him hug. Simon my be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
greg beckner
April 4, 2020
Simon was a co-worker at 3M Company for nearly 30 years. He was a friendly guy who loved to come to work and get things done. Last saw Simon at our Annual 3M Retirement BBQ a year or two ago. Always in great spirit and was fighting his illness as hard as he fought in the military. As a veteran, I proudly salute this 'brother" and may peace be with Ceemon and his family.
greg beckner
April 4, 2020
Simon was a co-worker at 3M Company for nearly 30 years. He was a friendly guy who loved to come to work and get things done. Last saw Simon at our Annual 3M Retirement BBQ a year or two ago. Always in great spirit and was fighting his illness as hard as he fought in the military. As a veteran, I proudly salute this 'brother" and may peace be with Ceemon and his family.
greg beckner
April 4, 2020
Simon, was co-worker at 3M Company for close to 30 years. His work ethic was a fine tribute to him. Very friendly guy who loved to come to work and get things done. Saw him just a few years ago at our Annual 3M Retiree BBQ, and was in great spirits even though his illness was getting more pronounced. He fought hard as he did in his military service. As a veteran, I proudly salute this fine man! Peace be with Simon and his family.
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