Dora Camarena Soto

July 25, 1924 - August 30, 2021

CALEXICO, CA — On August 30, 2021, our beloved Dora Camarena Soto left this earth for a new beginning in Heaven at the age of 97. Dora was a devoted mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Dora was preceded in death by her three sons: Eduardo (Lalo), Ernesto (Neto), Enrique (Kiki), and survived by her six daughters, Bertha, son-inlaw Gilbert, Norma, sonin-law Larry, Myrna (Patty), Sandra, Lourdes, Diana and son-in-law Ernie, 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Dora was born on July 25, 1924, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. At seven days old, Dora and her family moved to Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Dora eventually immigrated to the United States in 1956.

Although Dora weathered many storms in life, she leaves a legacy of courage, resiliency and strength. Through tragedies and heart-wrenching losses, Dora lost her oldest son Lalo at the age of 21 on September 17, 1965, while he served in the Vietnam War. Then on February 7, 1985, Dora lost her youngest son Kiki at the age of 37 to the Drug War. On October 2, 2014, Dora buried her middle son Neto.

Dora was always the pillar of strength and comfort for her family. Her unwavering dedication and commitment was seen through her exemplary service to the Red Ribbon Campaign where Dora worked tirelessly to raise awareness, honoring Kiki’s legacy. As part of the campaign, she traveled throughout the United States and internationally, to speak to school age children about the dangers of drug abuse.

In this time of mourning, please consider donating to this Gofundme link to honor her legacy and to raise funds to pay tribute to Dora:

https://gofund.me/ 42662702.

Viewing: October 21, 2021, 6pm to 9pm, Hems Brothers Mortuary Chapel,1820 Imperial Ave., Calexico, CA 92231. Funeral Mass: October 22, 2021, 10am, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church ,135 E. 4th St., Calexico, CA 92231. Burial Services immediately following the mass: Mt. View Cemetery, 895 Scaroni Road, Calexico, CA 92231.

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