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Concepcion C. Ocampo went to be with our Lord on June 7th, 2025. She was born on October 27th, 1929, on a farm in San Geronimo, Bexar County, Texas, to her late parents, Fransico and Maria de La Paz Camacho. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose M. Ocampo, Jr., and by her siblings Frank (Eloise) Camacho, David L. (Minerva) Camacho, Amelia (Ramiro) Tavizon, and Consuelo Torres. She is survived by her sister, Victoria C. Evans; sons Jose J. (Gloria) Ocampo, Robert R. (Ann) Ocampo, and Edward E. Ocampo; seven grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Connie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1948. She then started a career in the garment industry, where she met a tall, lanky co-worker, "Joe." They married on the 21rd of Dec. 1952 and were together for 59 years. Dad helped Mom later in the years to return to school. She received her Associate’s Degree from San Antonio College in 1970, followed by her Bachelor of Arts Degree—majoring in Bilingual Education—receiving her Teaching Certificate from O.L.L. University in 1972. She was immediately hired by S.A.I.S.D. and began teaching third grade at J.T. Brackenridge, Graebner, and Baskin Elementaries for 27 years. After her retirement from S.A.I.S.D., she continued teaching at St. Matthew's Catholic for four more years. She was a devout Catholic and belonged to the St. Alfonsus, St. Ann’s, and St. Matthew’s Guadalupana Choirs. Anyone visiting her always left with a full belly. She loved baking pastries and Mexican dishes. She was a quiet person but firm and always speaking her mind, embodying the role of a mother. We will surely miss the matriarch of our family. She was the cornerstone of strength, wisdom, and education for future generations. Our family would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Sisters, nursing staff, and CNA's at St. Francis Nursing Home who, for the last five years, extended their warmth, care, and support toward Mom’s health. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with the Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, with Rite of Committal to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Concepcion Camacho Ocampo

October 27, 1929 - June 7, 2025