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William Cambra Obituary

CAMBRA, Jr., William John
Age 77 of New Castle, IN, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2003 in New Castle, IN. Born June 13, 1925, in Oakland, CA, he lived most of his 77 years in Sacramento, CA. He retired in 1985 from Caltrans with 43 years service. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte of 46 years; three daughters, Judee English of Rio Linda, CA, Vinetta Franchar of New Castle, IN, Shirley Lewis of Rio Linda; and one son, John Cambra of Rocklin, CA; three brothers, two sisters, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be held in New Castle, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or American Diabetes Assoc.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2003.

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Stephen Alpers

May 2, 2003

I am glad to have known and worked with you from 1978 to 1973. You were a good man and worked helping others who had less than you. happy after for you.

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