Maria F. Campa was born 1937, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila Mexico. She and her family migrated from Mexico to California when he was 7 in search of the “American Dream”. She and her family were field workers; while working she attended Centerville Elementary School in Fremont where she was the team captain of her volleyball team. She also attended Washington High School in Fremont. In 1952 she was voted Cinco De Mayo Queen of the whole Bay Area.
She attended college and earned her business degree while working at the Garen Center Nursery in Fremont as she tended to the plants and did the bookkeeping. Maria then met and married the love of her life Marcelino V. Campa in 1960. Maria continued to work at the Nursery and Marcelino continued to attend Laney college to work on small office machines. Then started their family in 1961 with the birth of Ralph, Yolanda in 1963, Diana in 1966 and Anna in 1969.
In 1964 Marcelino and Maria launched Fremont Typewriter Company and had a thriving successful business for 30 plus years. The launch of their business was the peak of their public service career in 1966-1969, that consisted of fundraising for their community. Shortly after this they launched MV Rentals, another business venture that they pursued to the current time. This Legacy lives on, Maria measured her wealth with family, love and faith in God.
Maria took pride in having her family close and celebrating everything to make memories. Her unconditional love and unwavering dedication to her family was her pride and joy. She taught people that if you didn’t have the money to donate to your community that you can donate your time, “be of service”. Maria was an active member of Our Lady of The Rosary Church in Union City. Her favorite saying was, “God Bless you”.
Maria’s talents were many, accomplished businesswoman, public servant, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. Maria was big on family; she took so much pride in making a home for her family. Anytime you walked into Maria’s house you were welcomed and treated like family with food, warmth, music and good conversation. She loved to cook for her family, and she was famous for her macaroni salad, potato salad, tamales and chuck roast. Maria loved her family so much that she attended countless birthdays, graduations, sports games, and milestone events for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also shared life experiences and wisdom with her children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, celebrating anything and everything with her family and every accomplishment a big deal no matter how big or small. Maria peacefully passed away, Saturday January 11, 2025.
Surrounded by her family, she is survived by her one sister Adela Montano and children Annamaria Campa: Diana Maria Campa, Yolanda Maria Campa, Ralph Joseph Campa, 8 grandchildren and18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is now reunited with her husband of 61 years Marcelino, three sisters Margaret, Lupe, Esperanza, Brother Joaquin and her Mom and Dad. As you always told us, “God Bless you”.
The Viewing: January 30, 2025 Thursday 5pm to 8pm, Rosary at 6pm at Our Lady of The Rosary Church, 703 C. Street Union City, CA 94587.
The Funeral: January 31, 2025 Friday at 10am at Our Lady of The Rosary Church, 703 C. Street Union City, CA 94587.
The Burial: To follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544.
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