Rosa Camargo
1927 - 2018
Obituary
Rosa "Rosie" Palacioz
Camargo, 90, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday (April
20, 2018) at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton.
Rosie was born Aug. 30, 1927, in
Florence to Alejandro Palacioz and Lucia Enriquez. She graduated from
Florence High School in 1946. After high school, Rosie ventured to
Newton in search of employment. She began her working career at
Axtell Hospital as a nurses's aide. She also worked at her sister's
(Bobbie Hernandez) restaurant and tavern located on Fourth Street in
Newton.
In 1949, Rosie married Trino Camargo at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel located in the Ranchito area on First
Street in Newton. Rosie and Trino were blessed with four children:
Veronica, Ric, Marty and Regina (who passed away as a 22-day-old
infant in 1962).
As taught by her faith, Rosie remained
a very active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for a
total of 70 years. Her giving of self to her parish was exemplified
by the many ministries she served. She served on the original altar
society ministry, holding every office several times for several
years. She also served as a catechism and first communion instructor,
lector, choir member, building campaign committee member (1959),
renovation campaign member (1987), prayer blanket member, Eucharistic
Minister, home bound minister, church cleaning ministry and with
Daughters of Isabella, just to mention a few.
But Rosie had a passion for working
with the youth of the parish. She and Trino were CYO (Catholic Youth
Organization) adult advisors for several years and were awarded the
Pro Deo et Juvetute award in 1971 for their service. They both were
also awarded the Eccezionale Vonlontario Cattolico award for their
volunteer work in 1989.
In 1973, Rosie was recognized by the
Newton community as the Woman of the Year, "Church and
Religion," for her many years of dedication and service to her
parish.
Rosie was always also involved in the
community. Serving on the Newton Housing Authority Board for five
years, with Harvey County RSVP and for many years as district
chairman for local city elections. She was also PTA secretary,
vice-president and president at Lincoln school.
In 1966, she began her career at USD
373 at Cooper School Reading Center and advanced to the position of
secretary at Santa Fe Junior High, which was the most enjoyable and
rewarding highlight of her career. Rosie retired in 1988.
Rosie was preceded in death by her
parents, Alejandro and Lucia; stepmother, Concepcion Gonzalez; her
husband of 52 years, Trino; daughter, Regina; grandson, John Paul
Camargo; brothers: Crestino and Senon Palacioz, and Luis, Carmen,
David, Bernie and Ruben Gonzalez; sisters: Simona Palacioz, Barbara
Hernandez, Lola Fierro Pryor, Ciprana Vasquez, and Guadalupe and
Altagracia Gonzalez.
She is survived by her children:
Veronica Haynes of Denver, Ric Camargo of Wichita and Marty Camargo
of Newton; five grandchildren: Ricki Camargo (Jamie) of Austin,
Texas; Gabriel Haynes (Cristina) of Orlando, Florida; Juan and Maya
Haynes, both of Denver, and Jeris Camargo of Wichita;
great-grandchildren: Aslyn and Zaharah Haynes of Orlando, Florida,
Antonio Haynes of Denver and Graciella and Emiliana Camargo of
Austin, Texas; sisters, Petra Martinez of Fresno, California, and
Marta Kinkaid of Wichita; brother, Carlos Gonzalez of Florida; and
many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends nationwide.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will
be at 6 p.m. Sunday (April 29, 2018), with the Mass of Christian
Burial at 10 a.m. Monday (April 30, 2018), both at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. Interment will be in the St.
Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
Memorial contributions can be made in
the name of Rosie to Our Lady of Guadalupe prayer blanket and food
pantry ministries.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
