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Nicholas Camacho Obituary

Camacho, Nicholas David 19, of Chicago, suddenly Jan. 2, 2012. Beloved son of Jesus and Magdalena; loving brother of Christopher; proud grandson of Clemente and Maria Torres and the late Natalio and Cecelia Camacho-Delgado; dearest nephew and cousin of many. Graduate of St. Matthias and Northtown Academy and was currently attending Harold Washington City College. Visitation Thursday, 2 - 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Prayers Friday, Jan. 6th, 9:30 a.m. from funeral home to St. Matthias Church, 2310 W. Ainslie, Chicago for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Share a tribute at www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com. Info., 773-561-6874.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 4, 2012.
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Dear Jessie, We have been thinking of you today and are hoping you get through this 1 year anniversary of your beautiful son. Praying and thinking of you.

Norm Schaedel and Family

Kate Schaedel Theodoratos

December 31, 2012

I still can't believe your gone. It feels like yesterday when we use to hang out on my roof just talking about stupid stuff. I miss you cousin this should have never happen to you. I love you always and forever once day we will meet again. R.I.P. primo! <3

Dakota Nunez

May 30, 2012

We all are still thinking of you ...

5550 wayne ave.

May 11, 2012

Hey Nick we miss you so much! You were an angel taken too soon! God, I just wish this tragedy would of never happened I wish we could turn back time. We will always love you! RIP

Rosie Alvarado

May 11, 2012

I just recently found out you passed away and no words could ever amount to how I feel. Even though we only talked for awhile you always knew how to make me laugh. You will never be forgotten. Miss you dearly. Ill pray for you and your family.

Crystal Benavidez

May 9, 2012

Rest in paradise my Angel Nicholas Camacho. May god be with the Camacho family to help you through this difficult time. You are truly missed Nick.

Krysta

May 9, 2012

Rest In paradise my brother

Bianca maldonado

April 24, 2012

Nick, I wake up in the middle of the night thinking we just Hung out. I miss you so much bro, we all were inseparable. I love you and miss you. The memories I have with you are forever imprinted in my mind and in my heart. My deepest sympathy to the camacho family. My prayers go out to you every night.

Bianca maldonado

April 24, 2012

Holy Spirit please help me with this message, I ask Jesus Christ to pray to save and protect Nicholas David Camacho's Soul,just as Jesus Christ prayed for peter's protection.Nicholas,you have brought so much Joy to me, and your family, friends and, the children you have played with. That The Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and Blessed Mother Mary will allow you to live forever in our mind, our hearts, remebering and feeling your loving spirit that lives eternaly with Christ

Tio Alex Torres

April 13, 2012

This candle is for you Nick RIP. You live in our hearts and memories. With love your cousin Mary.

Mary Alvarado

March 28, 2012

It's your cousin man Kiko. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I still don't wanna believe that this is real. I really wish it wasn't I love you a lot Nick. Our late night sleep overs, having fun, talking about our ambitions and life. But now your gone. RIP primo we all miss you so much, everyday you are in our memories.

Francisco Adame

March 27, 2012

Nicholas Camacho you are not forgotten and never will be. My deepest condolences to the Camacho family, Nick was one of a kind that just wanted for everyone to be happy and always made me smile and everyone around him. We all miss you Nick.

Krysta Lorenz

January 29, 2012

I did not know Nicholas, but I have a friend who lives on your block, and I had heard what a lovely young man he was. May you be comforted by the memories you have of this marvelous young man. Que Dios los bendiga, con la merced de la Virgen de Guadalupe con ustedes siempres.

Kate Kinser

January 16, 2012

Wow! Nicholas, still cann't believe your gone. You will always live in our hearts, we love you so much! You will truly be missed! Love always; your cousin, Rosie Alvarado & family

January 11, 2012

Margie and family please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of Nicholas. May the Lord our God give you strength and comfort in this time. you are in our prayers. Miguel Y Marisol

Familia Ordonez

January 6, 2012

de parte de jorje pena y lidia pena le damos las contolensias a toda la familia gue dios les allude y el esta el el cielo con dios vamos horara mucho por ustede gue el senor los cuide y mucha fuersa de la familia pena

lidia pena

January 6, 2012

We are deeply saddened about your loss; the Alvarez family from St. Matthias extends our prayers to Nicholas and to you.

La Familia Alvarez

January 6, 2012

I miss you nick, its so sad that your not here with us, you were such a great person and always made me laugh no matter what, every one loved you. Every one is going to miss you dearly, your in a better place now and I know that your watching down on us and your family, take care up there. R.I.P Nick Camacho

Jack Reid

January 6, 2012

i m sorry about ur lost camacho was one off the coolest friends he use help with my home work and telling me to do good in school and when people use to pick on he all ways stude up for me

alfredo zuniga

January 5, 2012

Dear Margie and family, our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son. You are in our prayers and know that God will give you the strength you need to endure this loss. Nicholas is an angel among us now may knowing this give you comfort. God Bless you. Your cousins, Carmen (Tita) Sponder-IL, Felix (Tito) Garcia-DE and Olga Garcia-CO. Rest In Paradise, Nicholas.

Olga Garcia

January 5, 2012

You will always be our Shining Star and you will forever live in our hearts. We love you so much, Nicolas, you will be truly missed! R.I.P. Love Rosie Alvarado and Family

January 5, 2012

I did not know the Camacho family. I attend St. MAtthias and I have seen him and heard great things about him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I am positive he has touched many people's hearts. R.I.P Nicholas.

Megan Connolly

January 5, 2012

Nicholas, We miss you. You are a big loss too young, smart and handsome guy. I still remember how good you were dancing salsa.I pray God for comfort in this difficult time for all of us. R.I.P

Mary Alvarado

January 4, 2012

My deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time. Nicholas went to high school with my son and he has fond memories of him. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. - Norma Mena, Parent of Northtown and PTA

Norma Mena

January 4, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Madel Regalado

January 4, 2012

While I did not know Nicholas or your family, I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for this tragedy.

January 4, 2012

Our hearts are with you, breaking at your loss. We pray that your family finds the strength to continue your journey in life without Nicholas, knowing that his journey has taken him to another path. Deepest condolences from Lisa, Patrick, Katie, and Joey.

Lisa Tekmetarovic

January 4, 2012

During this very difficult time in your lives, our heads are bowed in grief with you. However, we also lift our hearts towards heaven to seek comfort and strength. Know that you do not stand alone. - Marty Gines (Luis Souchet's sister)

Martha Gines

January 4, 2012

Familia Camacho, Que Dios les de fortaleza. Su hijo esta biendolos desde el cielo. Un dia todos estaremos reunidos con nuestros seres queridos.

Betty Estrada

January 4, 2012

Words can not express the sorrow we felt upon learning of Nicholas passing, seek comfort in knowing that he is now with our Lord, thinking of you both at this time and wishing words could say the thoughts of our heartfelt sympathy that belong to you today.

Tony, Margie Hernandez

January 4, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and brother. My prayers are with your family. - Ms. Cathy Loredo, Gordon Tech High School

Cathy Loredo

January 4, 2012

Our hearts were broken to hear of the sudden loss of Nicholas.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Nicholas' family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless you.
Dan,Susan,Anne and Daniel Locke (St. Matthias family,Chicago.Il.)

January 3, 2012

There are times when only GOD know how to comfort our aching hearts.That's when HE's most near us,holding us in HIS hands.
It is still very vivid in my memory the first time i saw him,still a baby, seating on his car seat inside your red van at St.Matthias parking lot.
No words or anything can ease the pain your family is feeling right now.You are all included in our prayers.GOD will see you thru this.

Gabby,Gloria,Gia,Gephine,Gendell Fernandez

January 3, 2012

May you find comfort in knowing that so many people care so much..Keep the FAITH..There is no emptiness God cant fill...To comfort those he love so much there is nothing God wont do.. In time of sadness may the Lord lead your family to a place of peace...Our deepest Sympathy....Your St.Matthias Family ..

Oliver,Jade,Samantha('09) Jarrod & Zachary Tan

January 3, 2012

We can not find the correct words to express our sorrow for the sudden loss of Nicholas. He will always be in our hearts. May his memories be your comfort in this very difficult time.

Jun, Divine, Jason, Jonathan & Josh Escala

January 3, 2012

There's no words to describe your loss, our deepest sympathy to you all. Nicholas will be missed. You are in our prayers. Our heart aches for you. May the Lord be with you in this difficult time.

Tom, Maria, Daniel, Joseph Grisius

January 3, 2012

My deepest condolences for your family at the loss of Nicholas. You all are in my prayers. May the good memories you recall see you through this most difficult time.

Sheila Pacione

January 3, 2012

R.I.P. Nicholas, you are going to be miss. God bless you! with love, Mary Alvarado

Mary Alvarado

January 3, 2012

Words fail me...while I have lost a child, he was stillborn - I know my loss is but a grain of sand compared to what you are going through right now. I am honored to have worked with Nick when he was at St. Matthias in the play "One Nation Under God." My heart bleeds for you. God bless you! You are all in our prayers.

Cathleen Bartels

January 3, 2012

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