Gloria Camacho

Cantu

In Loving Memory Of

Gloria Camacho Cantu

March 4, 1947 - March 27, 2023

Gloria Camacho Cantu,   76, of San Benito, Texas, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Gloria was born March 4, 1947, to Juan Rivera Camacho and Maria Zamora Camacho in Rangerville, Texas, the second oldest of 12 children. A strong woman and loving mother who went from working in the fields at a young age to obtaining her high school diploma and becoming a skilled Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for 46 years. Where she brought healing and peace to each of her patients. After the passing of her husband, she persevered through life trials and challenges to raise her 3 children. Just when she thought she was done, the Lord blessed her with a granddaughter to raise as a daughter and still had enough love to adopt 3 more babies to call her own.

She loved spending her time with family and friends. Whether it was searching for treasures at garage sales/thrift stores, attending family barbeques, or cheering on her number 1 team the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed having breakfast with her brothers and sisters whenever they could. Especially when it meant going to the maquenitas to, as Gloria liked to call it "exercise her finger". She was a great supporter to her family. Especially when it came to music, she was the biggest fan and promoter to her two children and nephews. She never liked to miss a chance to see them perform her favorite music and dance to it.

She will always be remembered by her unconditional love, faith and immeasurable strength. No matter what life threw at her, there wasn't a wall she couldn't tear down or break through.

She is survived by her children: Jean Alice Camacho, Maria Juarez, Carlos (Virginia) Juarez, Gloria Jean (Julian) Juarez, Hope Cantu, Ashanti Cantu, and Jonathan Cantu, grandchildren (17) great grandchildren (21), and siblings: Maria Theresa (Alberto Jr+) Juarez, Maria Ana (Manuel) Vasquez, Marcelo Camacho, Israel (Haydee) Camacho, Eloisa (Joseph) Shoup.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers: Albino Camacho, Juan Camacho Jr, Martin Camacho and Ricardo Camacho, 2 sisters: Magdalena Camacho, and Delia Salazar and her first great grandson Baby Randy Rodriguez.

On behalf of the family, we would like to give a special thank you to the nurses who built a relationship and grew to love Gloria: Andy (her handsome man), Patty, Eliza, and all medical staff who contributed to her care. To Virginia Juarez for being the best daughter-in-law and helping with care with no hesitation or questions asked. To Donna Jonke for always being the Thelma to her Louise, partner in crime and best friend/sister. To Luis Esquivel of El Padrino Bail Bonds for being an understanding and exceptional Boss. And a very special thank you to her son, Julian Juarez whom she loved dearly. For always going above and beyond for her and the family.

A memorial service and visitation will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit with Pastor George Zapata officiating.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Gloria Camacho Cantu has entrusted her funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, Funeral Director/Owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550.

For more information, please contact Trinity Funeral Homes at 956-364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com