Manuel Solis Camacho

Manuel Solis Camacho took his final breath on October 25th, 2016 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska at the Golden Living Center after a long battle with heart disease. A celebration of Manuel’s life will be held at Dugan Kramer Funeral Home on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am. Condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com.

Manuel (Cacheton) Solis Camacho took his first breath of life on November 8th, 1944 in Laredo, Texas. He was born to Anselmo Solis and Francisca Camacho. Manuel’s mother passed away at the time of his birth and he was raised by his older sister, as his father worked to support the family. Manuel never attended a formal school as his life was filled with work and responsibility. This did not stop Manuel from living a life of accomplishment and adventure. His father worked and died while Manuel was a young man in Haskall, Texas. It was here that he met his future bride Ruby Mata at the young age of 11, and he proceeded to court her until the age of 18 when they were married and he began his life as a husband and shortly after a father. Manuel fathered seven children with his wife Ruby Mata Camacho whom are all still living: Manuel Camacho Jr, Phillip Camacho, Angela Camacho, Helen Camacho, George Camacho, Ric Camacho, Anselmo Camacho. Manuel also leaves behind numerous grand kids and great grand kids.

Manuel (Cacheton) never turned away from a challenge and with no formal education became a home builder, building a home where the family grew up in Scottsbluff, NE. Later he became an engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. He also operated the scales at Great Western Sugar for many years, and ultimately owned and operated his own mobile restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Manuel lived life on his own terms. Despite being afflicted by several heart attacks and strokes Manuel never slowed down or hung his head. He continued to work on his lawn and garden and he could often be found lying amongst his crop as he could no longer stand, but refusing to let his crop spoil. Even in his final days during his walks in his wheel chair he could be heard telling those around him what they could do to get the weeds out of their lawns.

Manuel (Cacheton) loved to play cards with his sons and grandkids and often won as he would usually have a card or two stuck up his sleeve. He loved being surrounded by his kids and grandkids and would often be found giving them soda, candy or bananas as he loved to see them smile.

Manuel leaves behind all seven of his children, brothers Jose Camacho and Anselmo Jr. Camacho and one sister Alicia Camacho. He was preceded in death by his father Anselmno, mother Francisca, and brothers Jorge and Maximino Camacho.