Amparo Camba

Amparo Mercedes Camba was born in the province of Pinar del Rio, in the west side of Cuba, to her parents Pascual Ramon y Onelia Mayor in June 28, 1939. She grew up in Minas de Matahambre, and she obtained a primary school teaching degree in Pinar del Rio. She met and married a local boy, Nicasio Noel Camba when she was 19 years old. She worked as a school teacher and had two children. In February 28, 1972 the family moved to Madrid Spain.  There, she taught children at a private  school for almost 3 years. The family then moved to Chicago where her true grit and determination brought her to a bilingual bachelor’s degree in Education, despite working in a factory. She then worked as a schoolteacher and obtained her Master’s degree, as well.  She was well loved by her co-educators and students, who still remember her care, knowledge and enthusiasm even years later.

She is survived by a son Noel (Susan), a daughter Flor Mary ( Henry), 6 grandchildren:  Ricky (Kaitlyn), Genevieve, Nicolas, Joel, Nathan and Samantha. Two  cute great granddaughters Brooklyn and Jade.

Visitation for Amparo will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Friday, Beginning at the funeral home at 9:30 am and then proceed to Queen of Peace Parish at St. Eugene Church for 10:30 am Mass. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, Il.