Mrs. Hortense Campos, 92, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. Graveside Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery with Father Albert Ruiz officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2020 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.
Hortense was born December 24, 1927 in Lockhart, Texas to Damian and Helen (Benavides) Capello.
She was a longtime resident of Waco and a homemaker. Hortense married the love of her life, Sammie R. Campos on September 23, 1944. They celebrated 55 years together. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, embroidery, quilting, sewing, and caring for her flowers and plants.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sammie R. Campos; infant son, daughter, and grandson.
Survivors include her daughters, Olivia Caulfield, Rosalie Campos, and Yvonne Estrada; sons, David J. Campos and Jerry Campos; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Special thanks to Mrs. Mickey Marrquin, lifelong best friend and cousin, and thanks to Bluebonnet Hospice and all those who provided care and comfort.
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