Pablo Camacho

On Friday, April 7, 2023, Pablo Camacho passed away suddenly yet peacefully in his home. He lived to be 89 years old.

Pablo married the love of his life, Berteliza Camacho, who preceded him in death in 2021 after nearly 60 years of marriage. He was also preceded by his mother, Guillermina Camacho.

Pablo is survived by his five children, Paul Camacho, Lorena Camacho Hernandez (Luis), Araceli Camacho Lewis (Isaac), Eddie Camacho, Yvette Camacho Contreras (Jesse), his ten beautiful grandchildren, his sister Evangelina and husband Gilberto Cervantes, and several nieces and nephews.

A native of Sinaloa, Mexico, Pablo was a resident of Watsonville for more than 55 years. He was an extremely hard worker who taught his children an incredibly strong work ethic, and he was dedicated and determined to provide for his family to give them a life they deserved. Pablo was a civil rights activist who marched with Cesar Chavez, as mentioned in Frank Bardacke's book, "Trampling Out the Vintage." He worked in the celery fields for decades and was part of the United Farm Workers' backbone. We will miss him greatly. Forever Loved, Forever Missed, and Forever in our Hearts!

Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation and rosary to be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Mehl's Colonial Chapel, 222 E. Lake Ave in Watsonville.

Catholic church services are from 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Valley Catholic Church, 2401 E. Lake Ave in Watsonville. Burial will follow in Valley Public Cemetery at 2445 E. Lake Ave in Watsonville.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mehl's Colonial Chapel.

Published in The Pajaronian · April 20, 2023