Nick L. Camba, 79, of Bakersfield, California peacefully passed away on July 7, 2022 at Adventist Health Bakersfield surrounded by family. He was born to the late Narceso L. Camba and Pearl Mookini, on April 10, 1943, in El Centro, California. He married Maria Dolores Estrada Annie on July 2, 1965, and they lived together in Bakersfield for 45 years.
Nick is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Diane, Michael Lewis and Christina Camba. His grandchildren; Nikki, Cody and Ryan. Great-grandchildren; Matthew, Ezekiel, Scarlett, Kayden and Koda. Sisters; Hazel Camba and Mona Munoz, and numerous nieces and nephews. His pets Paycheck and Henry The Boys were always by his side.
Preceded in death by his wife, Maria D. Camba, father, Narceso L. Camba, mother Pearl Mookini, brother, Anthony Lee Camba, and sister, Margaret M. Bolander.
Nick began a career in the grocery industry when he was hired as a stock clerk at Kong's Food Center. He worked at Kong's for a few years, then went to work in the agriculture field working various positions traveling up and down the west coast to support his family. Nick returned to Bakersfield and got back into the grocery industry. He worked many years at different companies such as Mayfair Market, Farmers Market, Kmart Foods and finally Albertsons where he retired after 42 years in the field.
Nick's longtime hobby of bowling began at age 17. He spent time in many bowling alleys over the years. Nick and Annie enjoyed bowling in a few leagues together. He always looked forward to tournaments twice a year in Las Vegas where he would have the best time with his bowling buddies. He was a regular at Bowlero Lanes. His biggest bowling accomplishment was when he rolled a few perfect 300's!
He was loved and adored by all that knew him. We'll be forever grateful for our times and memories with him.
Special thanks to the Adventist Health ICU staff for the special care they provided.
Viewing July 25, 2022 at 4pm-8pm. Funeral July 26, 2022 at 1pm at Hillcrest Memorial, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93306.
