Miguel Campos, 60, of Linden, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, Miguel lived a life filled with love, generosity, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
He was the beloved husband of Lilian Mena and the loving father of Miguel Habacuc Campos Lara, Josué Emmanuel Campos Lara, Miguel Ángel Campos Balderas, Urso Jonathan Campos Balderas, Samantha Campos Velázquez, Maria Angelica Contreras Mena, Maria Angela Contreras Mena, and Juan Andres Contreras Mena.
Miguel’s passion for cooking was known to all who met him. A talented chef, he found great joy in sharing his dishes with others—his kitchen was always filled with warmth, laughter, and togetherness. Beyond his culinary gifts, Miguel will be remembered for his immense heart and boundless kindness. He had a remarkable way of making everyone feel at home, never hesitating to welcome a stranger and treat them as family.
Miguel’s legacy lives on through the love he shared, the meals he prepared, and the countless lives he touched. He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, October 27th, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Las Rosas Funeral Home, 1055 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
(The family requests that those attending visitation wear white ONLY, please do not wear black) Thank you for your consideration.
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Here’s a natural, heartfelt Spanish translation that keeps the warmth and flow of the original while reading beautifully for an obituary:
Miguel Campos, de 60 años, residente de Linden, Nueva Jersey, falleció pacíficamente el 25 de octubre de 2025, rodeado del amor de su familia. Nacido en Atlixco, Puebla, México, Miguel vivió una vida llena de amor, generosidad y una profunda devoción hacia su familia y amigos.
Fue el amado esposo de Lilian Mena y el cariñoso padre de Miguel Habacuc Campos Lara, Josué Emmanuel Campos Lara, Miguel Ángel Campos Balderas, Urso Jonathan Campos Balderas, Samantha Campos Velázquez, María Angélica Contreras Mena, María Ángela Contreras Mena y Juan Andrés Contreras Mena.
La pasión de Miguel por la cocina era conocida por todos los que lo conocieron. Un talentoso chef, encontraba una gran alegría al compartir sus platillos con los demás; su cocina siempre fue un lugar lleno de calidez, risas y unión. Más allá de su talento culinario, Miguel será recordado por su inmenso corazón y su infinita bondad. Tenía una manera especial de hacer que todos se sintieran en casa, nunca dudando en acoger a un extraño y tratarlo como parte de su familia.
El legado de Miguel vive en el amor que compartió, en las comidas que preparó y en las innumerables vidas que tocó. Será profundamente extrañado por todos los que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerlo.
Familiares y amigos están cordialmente invitados a visitar el lunes 27 de octubre, de 4:00 a 8:00 p.m., en Las Rosas Funeral Home, ubicada en 1055 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
(La familia solicita amablemente que quienes asistan a la velación vistan únicamente de blanco; por favor, no usen ropa negra). Gracias por su comprensión y consideración.
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1055 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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