Vicente “Ben” Camacho, 80, passed away on Sept. 3, 2012. He was born on Sept. 8, 1931 in Piti, Guam and was a resident of Las Vegas since 1998. He served his country as an Infantry man in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Federal Service after 30 years beginning in 1956, as Director of Naval Publication and Printing, Pacific Northwest Region.
He was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Ana Camacho and a sister Brigida Bamba. Ben is survived by his wife Carmelita and his four children Tony, Richard, Venetia Benito and Genevieve Guinn. He is also survived by two brothers, five sisters, and 13 grandchildren.
A Viewing will be held on Sept. 11, 2012 at Palm Mortuary at 7400 W Cheyenne Ave from 3-7 pm, with a rosary starting at 5:30 pm. A Church service will be held on Sept. 12, 2012 at St. Joseph Husband of Mary starting at 9:45 am to be immediately followed by burial services at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.
Arrangements are under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas NV.
