Concepcion "Kino" Camarillo

Mr. Concepcion Kino Camarillo, 92, beloved father, fatherinlaw, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Kino as he was affectionately known was born in Cuero, Texas on March 25, 1918. He was a lifetime resident of Brownsville having come here as an infant. He was a proud Veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was awarded an Infantry Medal and served as a Staff Sgt. from 19431945 with the Blue Devils. He was a lifetime member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Kino loved to whistle World War II tunes.

After being honorably discharged, he returned to Brownsville. From 19451958 he owned and operated Camarillo Electric Shoe Shop located at the corner of 13th and Washington St. In 1958, he became the curatorcaretaker of the Stillman House Museum, a post he held until his retirement in 2005. Simultaneously, Kino worked for the City of Brownsville at the Camille Lightner Playhouse for 29 years.

A devout Catholic who devoted his life to God, he was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception where he served as an altar server up until the age of 80.

Kinos accomplishments were many. Among them he was the first recipient of the Ben Euresti Living Legend Award for Civic Leadership Elks Lodge Citizen of the Year Kino Camarillo Award presented annually by the Brownsville Historical Association and Charro Days Parade Marshall in 2000. Kino was also honored by the City of Brownsville with Kino Camarillo Day in tribute for his 29 years of service to the Citys Parks Dept.Camille Playhouse and by the Texas Senate who presented him with a resolution in honor of his preservation of Brownsvilles history.
Kino was best known for his vast knowledge of our citys history. He had a marvelous wit and charm that will be remembered by the countless students and visitors to the Stillman House over the years.

Kino will be dearly missed by all those fortunate to have known him.

Kino was preceded in death by his wife, Cipriana G. Camarillo a brother, Cipriano Camarillo his mother, Maria L. Camarillo two sistersinlaw, Oralia Vasquez and Estela Garcia and a brotherinlaw, Osvaldo Garcia Sr.

Left to eternally treasure his memory are his loving children: Luis Gloria Camarillo, Margarita Alejandro C. Orta, Ma. Concepcion Connie Hector Aldape, and Joe Janie L. Camarillo 10 grandchildren: Dr. Luis C. Susana Camarillo, Corine C. Beto Gonzalez, Michael Karina Camarillo, City Comissioner Edward C. Camarillo fiancee Virginia Ortiz, Richard C.Camarillo, Emiliano Cipriano Camarillo, Lisa Aldape, Christina Camarillo, Cassandra Luis C. Rosales, and Joey A. Daisy Camarillo 12 greatgrandchildren, 1 greatgreatgranddaughter his first cousin, Carolina Mejia, a sisterinlaw, Felicitas Camarillo and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members, and many friends.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 21 in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser and continue through 9 p.m. The recitation of the holy rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at DarlingMouser. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010 at DarlingMouser. The Mass of Christian Resurrection will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park. Kinos grandsons: Michael C. Camarillo, Richard C. Camarillo, Edward C. Camarillo, Joey Camarillo, Emiliano C. Camarillo, and Dr. Luis C. Camarillo, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be: Fr. Armand Matthews, O.M.I., Robert Bob Vezzetti, and Armando Rodriguez.

Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the American Legion Post 43 Honor Guard under the direction of Commander Raul Leal.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, November 19, 2010
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Sunday, November 21, 2010
7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Resurrection

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
1218 E. Jefferson St.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, November 22, 2010
3:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521