Camelia Arcoren

Camelia Arcoren, age 95, of Minatare, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, Nebraska, with Fr. Gerald Harr as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery near Minatare, Nebraska. Memorials may be made in care of the family. The Mass will be livestreamed and recorded on Camelia’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Camelia “Comie” was born on May 24, 1930, to Augustine and Luz (Saucedo) Torrez in Padroni, Colorado.

She met the love of her life, Clyde R. Arcoren, in a small cafe in North Platte, Nebraska, where she was a waitress. Clyde was a truck driver at the time, and it was love at first sight from the moment their eyes met. The couple were proud parents to four children: Celeste “Dolly”, Clyde “Rick” Jr., Ronnie, and Sheila.

Camelia was known for being a busy mother that often gave more time to others than herself. She was a natural caregiver, that eventually found her calling as a geriatric nurse. Camelia loved her work and felt that admiration reciprocated by her patients. She was everyone’s rock and foundation, especially her family’s. Camelia may have only had four children of her own, but her motherly nature led many others to lovingly refer to her as “mom”. She had a smile for everyone, a unique personality, and wanted to help anyone anyway that she could. Her smile would light up the darkest of places.

She had never met a stranger. Camelia was caring and had the most beautiful heart. She and her daughter, Celeste, were frequent vacation buddies. Camelia often accompanied Celeste to her business meetings, and she was always curious about what was going on in her children’s daily work. She loved her children and grandchildren so much. The sun rised and shined for them when she was around.

Survivors include her daughters, Celeste (Vincent) Sanchez and Sheila (Eli) Martinez; grandchildren, Austin (Connie), Desirea, and Demetrius Martinez, Davian Gonzalez, Cruz Martinez, Monica Moreno, Alexus, Vince Jr., and Brandy Sanchez, Jessica Montez, and Christie Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Richard Arcoren Sr.; sons, Clyde “Rick” Jr. and Ronnie L. Arcoren; sisters, Ramona Mora and Angie Guscetti; brothers, Lupe, August “Augie” Jr., and Donnie Torrez; grandson, Vince Sanchez; granddaughter, Jaynada Moreno; and beloved family pets, Duchez and Jiggs.