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Maria Campos De Alfaro Obituary

Carmen Campos de Alfaro January 10, 1938. - July 13, 2025 Carmen "Amá" Campos de Alfaro, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, surrounded by her Loving Family. Amá was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. The oldest of nine siblings, Carmen was born in La Nopalera, Michoacán, México, on January 10, 1938, to Jesus Campos and Maria Gil. In 1968, she immigrated to the US with her husband Reynaldo Alfaro along with her children. The family set roots in Tracy and often traveled back to their hometown. They were one of the first families to immigrate to the US from La Nopalera. Their home was often the first stop for many of their "paisanos" as they migrated from their hometown to the US to work in the fields of California. They always found a place to rest and a meal that made them feel at home. Ama would open her home to family, friends, and even strangers. In 1986, when Carmen lived on 6th street in front of the rail road track, Victor, a man who had jumped off the train, came to her door asking for water. He explained he had traveled from Mexico tied to the bottom of the train. He was looking for work. Amá offered him water and made him 3 flour tortilla burritos and gave him a blanket to lay down under the tree in her back yard, until her husband came home. Eventually, Reynaldo found him work. Amá set up a mattress in the family's truck with a camper shell. Victor stayed for a few months. During this time, Amá would cook his meals and make him lunch to take to work. Every week, when Victor would get paid, he would give Amá $50 dollars for the expenses. After 5 months of working, Victor had saved enough money to go back home to Sonora. The day he was leaving, Amá gave him an envelope with over $1000 dollars. All this time Amá had been saving the money he had given her. Amá told him, "You will need them more than I do". This was our Amá. Always thinking of others before herself. Amá was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a woman with a beautiful and caring soul who embraced everyone as family; always welcoming them with open arms. Ama's greatest joy was feeding people. She was cherished for her home-cooked meals and famous homemade flour tortillas. Amá would say, "Where one person eats,10 people can eat." She always was happy to have her home full of family and friends. Amá also had an undeniable love for music. She was the life of every party, and she loved to sing along to live music. Carmen was a simple person. She did not care for name brands, fancy clothes, handbags, or jewelry. Amá was most happy when you gave her flowers and serenaded her with live music. Her biggest pride and joy were her family. Amá was always proud and admired how big and beautiful her family was and would say her family was beautiful and united. Amá was a woman of much faith. She would pray to God and her saints to protect each and every one of her family members. Carmen was preceded in death by her Husband Reynaldo Alfaro (+1988), Grandsons-Diego and Adrian Alfaro, Brothers- Jorge, Salvador y Gabriel Campos, Nephews - Jesus "Cocon" and Juan Campos. Carmen is survived by her children; Rafael Alfaro (Elena); Francisco Alfaro ( Elisa); George Alfaro( Maria); Leticia Alfaro; Trino Alfaro ( Martha); José de Jesus Alfaro ( Carolina) & Gavino Alfaro(Gina); her grandchildren; Maria Green, Frank Alfaro, Trino Alfaro, Vanessa Alfaro, Leticia Lopez, Marisa Alfaro; Julian Alfaro, Reynaldo Alfaro, Alyssa Alfaro, Carmen Alfaro, Melissa Alfaro, José de Jesus Jr., Gavino Jr., Trino Jr., Carolina Alfaro; 17 great-grandchildren. Sisters; Teresa, Celina, Marta, Lucha Campos; brother; Jesus Campos & many nieces, nephews & cousins. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her memory will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Amá Celebration of life will be held at Noon on Monday, July 28th at Diaz Ranch, 490 W. Durham Ferry Road, Tracy, CA. Carmen Campos de Alfaro Enero 10, 1938. - Julio 13, 2025 Carmen "Amá" Campos de Alfaro, de 87 años, falleció pacíficamente el domingo 13 de julio, rodeada de su familia. Amá fue una esposa, madre, abuela, hermana y amiga increíble. La mayor de nueve hermanos, Carmen nació en La Nopalera, Michoacán, México, el 10 de enero de 1938, sus padres fueron Jesús Campos y María Gil. En 1968, emigró a los Estados Unidos con su esposo Reynaldo Alfaro y sus hijos. La familia sembró raíces en Tracy y viajaban seguido a su querida Nopalera. Fueron una de las primeras familias en inmigrar a los Estados Unidos desde La Nopalera. Su hogar era la primera parada para muchos de sus "paisanos" cuando migraban desde su pueblo natal a los Estados Unidos para trabajar en los campos de California. En casa de Carmen siempre encontraban un lugar para descansar y una comida que los hacía sentir como en su tierra. Amá abría su casa a la familia, amigos y hasta desconocidos En 1986, cuando Carmen vivía en la calle 6 frente a la vía del tren, Víctor, un hombre que había saltado del tren, llegó a su puerta pidiendo agua. Explicó que había viajado desde México atado al tren. Estaba buscando trabajo. Amá le ofreció agua, le hizo tres burritos de tortilla de harina y le dio una cobija para que se acostara bajo el árbol hasta que su esposo llegara a casa. Eventualmente, Reynaldo le encontró trabajo. Amá colocó un colchón en la camioneta de la familia con una camper. Víctor se quedó unos meses. Durante este tiempo, Amá le cocinaba y le preparaba el almuerzo para llevar al trabajo como si fuera uno de sus hijos. Cada semana, cuando Victor cobraba, le daba a Amá $50 dólares para los gastos. Después de 5 meses de trabajar, Víctor había ahorrado suficiente dinero para regresar a Sonora. El día que se iba, Amá le dio un sobre con más de 1000 dólares. Todo este tiempo Amá había estado ahorrando el dinero que él le había dado. Amá le dijo, "Los necesitarás más que yo". Esta era nuestra Amá. Siempre pensando en los demás antes que en ella misma. Amá era querida por todos los que tuvieron el placer de conocerla. Era una mujer con un alma hermosa y cariñosa que recibía a todos con los brazos abiertos. La mayor alegría de Amá era ofrecer un plato de comida. Era muy conocida por sus comidas caseras y sus famosas tortillas de harina. Amá solía decir: "Donde come uno, comen diez." Ella siempre estaba feliz de tener su casa llena de familia y amistades. Amá también tenía un gran amor por la música. Era el alma de todas las fiestas, y le encantaba cantar junto a la música en vivo. Carmen era una persona humilde no le importaban las marcas, la ropa elegante, bolsos o las joyas. Amá era más feliz cuando le regalaban flores y le llevaban serenata. Su mayor orgullo y alegría era su familia. Amá siempre estaba orgullosa y admiraba lo grande y hermosa que era su familia. Decía que su familia era muy unida. Amá era una mujer de mucha fe. Ella le rezaba a Dios y a sus santos para que protegieran a toda su familia. Carmen partió de este mundo, uniéndose con sus seres queridos; su esposo Reynaldo Alfaro (+1988), sus nietos Diego y Adrián Alfaro, sus hermanos Jorge, Salvador y Gabriel Campos, y sus sobrinos Jesús "Cocon" y Juan Campos. Carmen es sobrevivida por sus hijos; Rafael Alfaro (Elena); Francisco Alfaro (Elisa); George Alfaro (María); Leticia Alfaro; Trino Alfaro (Martha); José de Jesús Alfaro (Carolina) y Gavino Alfaro (Gina); sus nietos; María Green, Frank Alfaro, Trino Alfaro, Vanessa Alfaro, Leticia López, Marisa Alfaro; Julián Alfaro, Reynaldo Alfaro, Alyssa Alfaro, Carmen Alfaro, Melissa Alfaro, José de Jesús Jr., Gavino Jr., Trino Jr., Carolina Alfaro; 17 bisnietos. Hermanas; Teresa, Celina, Marta, Lucha Campos; hermano; Jesús Campos y muchos sobrinos, sobrinas y primos. La extrañarán profundamente todos los que la conocieron, y su memoria nunca será olvidada. Descansa en paz, Amá Muchos tuvieron el placer de escuchar Amá cantar estos versos de "Te vas Angel Mio" pero con su toque personal… Te vas ángel mío, ya vas a partir Dejando mi alma herida y un corazón a sufrir Te vas y me dejas un inmenso dolor Recuerdo inolvidable me a quedado de tu amor Pero hay cuando vuelvas, no me hallaras aquí Iras a La Nopalera y ahí preguntas por mi Veras unas letras escritas ahí Con el nombre y la fecha y el día en que yo me fui" Celebración de vida sera el Lunes 28 de Julio a las 12pm - Diaz Ranch, 490 W. Durham Ferry Road, Tracy, CA.

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Published by Stocktonia from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2025.

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