Life History

Notes

• It was frustrating trying to get info on this family unit, because the (Anglo) enumerator misspelled the last name as Vara.  Some fishing trips through search engines and false trails turned up the actual name, the common Spanish name Vera.
  
  Gadalupe and her two children were ina large extended family household in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 1930 census.  Her husband was not reproted in this census, but Lupe was reproted as married.  Besides tha, this son of Lupe was reproted as Adolph Vara.  Two genealogies with no documentatoin hd his name as Rudolph, and the last name as Vera, which matched Lupe's burial info, which had in the meantime been found.
  
  1930 Federal Census, Jackson County, Missouri, 2 April, Kansas City, District 48-53, page 1B, 2137 Belleview Ave, Hse #16, Fam #20
  Camacho, Phillip Head Rents $15 M Mex 28 Married at age 25 [mar abt 1927] Mexico Mexico Mexico Spanish Lang, Entered US 1913, Status Alien, Labour, Packing House [b abt 1902]
  Camacho, Elisiana [Feliciana] Wife F Mex 26 Married at age 23 Texas Mexico Mexico No Occup [b abt 1904]
  Camacho, Phillip Son M Mex 1yr10mos Single MO Mexico TX [b abt May 1928]
  Camacho, Juan Son M Mex 4mos Single MO Mexico TX [b abt Nov 1929]
  Benavides, Aurora Stepdau F Mex 8 Single MO TX TX [b abt 1922]
  Benavides, Robert Stepson M Mex 6 Single MO TX TX [b abt 1924]
  Benavides, Dolores Stepdau F Mex 4yrs11mos Single MO TX TX [b abt April 1925]
  Benavides, Manuel Stepson M Mex 3yrs10mos Single MO TX TX [b abt May 1926]
  Trevino, Eulalio Father-in-law M Mex 47 Married at age 20 [mar abt 1903] Mexico Mexico Mexico Spanish Lang, Entered US 1898, Status Alien, Railroad Laborer [b abt 1883]
  Trevino, Guadalupe Mother-in-law F Mex 45 Married at age 18 Mexico Mexico Mexico Spanish Lang, Entered US 1898, Status Alien, No Occupation (abt 1885)
  Trevino, Benjamin Brother-in-law M Mex 22 Single Texas Mexico Mexico Hotel Bussboy (abt 1908)
  Vara [Vera], Guadalupe Sister-in-law M Mex 24 Married at age 16 [mar abt 1922] TX Mexico Mexico [b abt 1906]
  ** Vara [Vera], Adolph Sister-in-law's Son  M Mex 6 MO Mexico TX (abt 1924) **
  Vara [Vera], Angeletha [Angelita ?] Sister-in-law's daughter F Mex 4yrs5mos Single MO Mexico TX (abt 1925)
  
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  Rudolph “Rudy” Vera, Sr
  BIRTH 23 Aug 1923 Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
  DEATH 5 May 2018 (aged 94) California, USA
  BURIAL Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda County, California
  
  Parents:
  Juan Vera  unknown-1933
  Guadalupe Trevino Vera 1904-1935
  Spouse Alvina Reyna Vera 1924-2014 (m. 1946)
  
  Obituary:
  
  Rudy Vera Sr. returned peacefully to his heavenly home at the age of 94 on May 5, 2018 to join his beloved wife Alvina Reyna Vera. His devotion and his love for his family will forever be in our hearts.
  
  His smile and kindness towards anyone he met are a blessing and legacy to leave to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
  
  He was born on August 23, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri. Preceded in death by his parents Juan Vera and Guadalupe Trevino. Also, preceded in death by his sister Angelina (Mina) Kinson. Rudy served in the US Navy from 1941-1945 on the USS San Jacinto, USS Biscayne, USS Santee. He met and married the love of his life, Alvina Reyna on December 7, 1946 and was happily married for 67 years.
  
  Rudy is survived by his children: Olivia/Daniel Hankemier, Richard/Santa Vera, Rudy Jr./Leslie Vera, John/Alice Vera, Linda/John Walden. He was loved by 12 grandchildren: Justina Vera, Nicole/Christian Fahlman, Heath/Bug Hankemier, Angela/Fred Peleseuma, Christy/Dave Martin, John/Jessica Hankemier, Andrew/Tina Vera, Gabriel Vera, Jason/Debbie Vera, Jesse/Gabby Vera, Lisa/Jake Mette, Jennifer/Kellan Parker. He was also adored by his 19 Great Grandchildren: Julian Ortiz, Sierra Brazil, Jesse Reynaga, Jocelyn Sedano Diaz, Janelle Hankemier, Theresa Martin, Gracie Martin, Ben Martin, Isaiah Peleseuma, Hayden Vera, Eric Mette, Darren Vera, Jacob Martin, Ethan Mette, Derek Vera, Riley Hankemier, Elijah (Ray) Hankemier, Mateo Vera, and Alyssa Vera. He is survived by his nephews: Marty/Brenda Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez, Eddie Sanchez, John/Jill Kinson, and Joe Kinson. Also, many nieces and nephews.
  
  He was an avid sports fan and loved all Bay Area teams but was partial to the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play baseball and soccer. If he wasn’t at the field he enjoyed watching the videos and looking at photos. He absolutely, loved golfing. He spent quite a bit of time golfing with his buddies, sons and grandsons. He had 3 Hole in One’s at Mission Hills in Hayward. Two of those were recorded ( 7-13-10 #7 & 6-17-14 #9) and placed on a plaque, hanging at the golf course. He enjoyed sitting outside, sipping on a Budweiser, listening to music and wave to people that passed by. Words cannot describe how much he loved his family, and the joy to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought a smile to his face always. His beautiful eyes, smile and witty sense of humor will always be remembered.
  
  Visitation will be on Thursday May 10 from 5-8PM, with a vigil service at 6:30PM at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 11 at 10AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C Street Union City. Burial to Follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward.
  
  Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed every day.
  
  Source: Fremont Memorial Chapel
  
  Created by Mark Utley 16 May 2018
  --  Find A Grave Memorial 189790146, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189790146/rudolph-vera
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Sources

• 1. 1930 Federal Census, Jackson County, Missouri
  • 2 April, Kansas City, District 48-53, page 1B, 2137 Belleview Ave, Hse #16, Fam #20
• 2. Find a Grave Memorial Registry