Jorge Camacho-Chan
April 14, 1973 - August 7, 2021
Our cherished friend, father, and husband, Jorge Camacho-Chan, passed away the morning of August 7that the young age of 48. Although cancer took his life, he adamantly refused to feel he was losing a battle to this disease. He preferred to view each day as a fight to live life on his terms despite the challenges and obstacles that cancer placed in his life. He fought hard to spend each day with those he loved – his family and friends. Even to the end, he gave all he could to take care of those he loved and to help others. If you were lucky to be in his circle of family and friends, you knew he would drop everything to help a friend in need. Jorge truly had a kind, loving, generous heart.
Jorge was born in Mexico City and later moved to Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula. In Mexico, he leaves behind his mother Landy Chan and his siblings Mireya, Marco, and Miguel. Family meant everything to Jorge. He loved his mother and siblings deeply. He was concerned for their well-being and worked hard to ensure they were cared for. Despite any physical distance between them, they remained an integral part of Jorge’s life.
In Mexico, Jorge met Camille Sharp and they returned to Utah together where he eventually studied computer science. They had a beautiful daughter, Paulina. Although Jorge and Camille later divorced, they remained good friends throughout his life and Jorge always considered Camille and the Sharps family. Jorge’s daughter, Paulina, was always the light of his life. He loved his daughter very much and valued the time he was able to spend with her and the close relationship they shared.
Later, Jorge met and married Sharon Butterfield. Together, they took care of Sharon’s children Aaron, Daniel, and Felicity. Jorge was a hard worker. He took on a lot of responsibilities in this union. He saw that he could make a difference in all of their lives. He was always looking for ways to make the world a better place by helping the people he came in contact with each day. He worked tirelessly to leave the world and the people he loved in a better, happier place.
As time progressed, a grandson was added to this mix. Jorge loved spending time with his grandson, Emiliano (Paulina’s son). Emi brought so much joy to his Papi. Jorge never passed up an opportunity to spend time with his grandson. He cherished every moment he had with Emi. His favorite moments were those spent with the people who mattered most to him.
Jorge loved to travel! He loved building memories through traveling and adventures with his family, friends, and co-workers. He enjoyed good food and good times with those he loved. These are the moments he cherished and wanted those who loved him to remember. These moments with friends and family are the moments that made life meaningful for him.
A celebration of life will be on August 20, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Jorge wanted to be remembered for who he was and for the fun times we all had together. You can stop in and enjoy seeing pictures and sharing memories of his life.
In Loving Memory
Sharon, I'm sorry for your loss. I have no great words to say to make anything better. I'm sending you virtual hugs which aren't very useful because real hugs are better.
Jorge was a kind-hearted man that always took the time to listen to what you had to say and see if he could help. He will be deeply missed by friends and coworkers for his charasmatic attitude.
Jorge was a pleasure to work with and talk with. He had a genuine concern for how you were even when he was not feeling well himself. I will miss talking to him.
Nuestras más sentidas condolencias a toda la familia! Oraremos por su eterno descanso y para que Dios les de la Paz y el Consuelo que necesitan. Amigo te damos las gracias por que fuiste parte de nuestras vidas, nos duele mucho que ya no estés entre nosotros, sin embargo sabemos que solo te nos adelantaste en un viaje que todos realizaremos, descansa tranquilo, siempre estarás en nuestros corazones, te recordaremos como una persona valiente que lucho hasta el final que nunca se dio por vencida a pesar de las circunstancias, fuiste un gran ejemplo para todos nosotros. Siempre con una sonrisa y esa garra de comerse al mundo para salir adelante a pesar de los obstáculos Sabemos que seguiras velando por tus seres queridos y que desde el cielo brillaras y cuidarás de todos. Hasta pronto querido amigo Jorge, Jamas te olvidaremos!!!! Con cariño Mario y Karla.
Querido Jorge que difícil resulta escribirte y pensar que ya no te voy a volver a ver, voy a extrañar mucho que me dijeras: Qué pasó Doña Addy cómo está; sin embargo le doy gracias a Dios que nunca más vas a tener dolor, siempre te recordaré con esa gran sonrisa y mi consuelo será que ahora estas feliz junto a Dios donde no existe el sufrimiento ni el dolor. Te agradezco que fuiste un gran hermano para mis hijos siempre positivo y que nunca se daba por vencido a pesar de las adversidades. No te preocupes por tu mami cómo te dije tiene a 2 hijos más que siempre estarán junto a ella. TE QUIERO MUCHO HIJO, VUELA ALTO Y DESCANZA EN PAZ. Con amor Doña Addy.
When I met Jorge about 10 years ago at EMC he offered to help me in a house proyect, and I was impress on how selfless he was, always woth a smile and good jokes. The very first time he came to my home, we were having lunch and he told me that I should treasure my family above everything, that it was all I really need in life to be happy. As the years passed by we became good friends, worked together and shared desks and often share good laughs. He truly loved life and enjoyed time with the people closed to him. I will forever miss you Jorge, you showed us strength in the rainy days, I will not forget your advise. Rest is peace my friend Mario Garcia
Que puedo decir un verdadero hermano para mí. Con el tengo muchas aventuras y vivencias que más puedo decir solamente el mejor amigo, hermano, cómplice Te quiero mucho hermano
Jorge was always kind and willing to talk. He would always stop and take time to make sure you were OK. I worked with him for several years at EMC, he would help anyone no matter what was going on. I personally learned a lot about how to treat each other from his example. He also loved to talked about his kids, he was so proud of them and who they were and had become. You will be missed my friend.
Hace muchos años vi a mi hermano irse de su país, llevava pocas cosas recuerdo se despidió de Mi madre , de mis hermanos y de Mí haciendo promesas individuales y seguramente al el mismo, no sé de qué tipo de promesas habrá dicho a cada quien, les comparto la que me hizo a mí, me dijo " voy a regresar " y claro , como ya sabrán el cumplió y entonces, cada determinado tiempo el venía, se despedía y volvía, y con el tiempo mire a mi Hermano ir cumpliendo metas, logrando sueños, tubo familia y amigos que seguro le aman y a las que seguramente mi hermano Jorge amó , mi hermano siempre me cumplió sus proemesas, hoy y siempre le daré gracias a Dios por haberme dado a un hermano como el , soy afortunado, también les doy infinitamente las gracias a toda su familia por haber amado de la manera que lo hicieron, a sus amigos que el consideraba familia ,en fin a todos los que concieron y comparten el sentimiento, como todos los que le conocieron, saben que mi Hermano cumplía sus promesas y les comparto otra que me dijo hace no mucho tiempo " NOS VOLVEREMOS A VER" Y Saben ? Yo le creó! Festejaré la vida en esta vida de mi hermano, honrare su memoria viviendo como el hubiera querido para mí , y como me dijo " NOS VOLVEREMOS A VER" hoy les digo a todos los que lo amamos que " LO VOLVEREMOS A VER" Festejemos la vida en esta vida de mi Hermano como el Hubiera querido , el Fue padre , fue esposo , hijo , hermano y amigo , les pido que honrremos la vida de Jorge viviendo como el hubiera querido para cada uno de nosotros! TE AMO Y SE QUE UN DIA ESTAREMOS JUNTOS DE NUEVO PUES TU PROMESA LA BASASTE EN LA PALABRA Y EL INFINITO AMOR DE DIOS Y HACI SERA PARA TODOS SUS SERES AMADOS! Miguel Ángel Camacho Chan.
Con gran amor puedo decir gracias a Dios por darme la oportunidad de crecer y compartir con mi hermano y momentos importantes en su vida, me gustaba cuando bromeaba y su sonrisa, el iluminaba con estas acciones de manera inmensa mi corazón!!
Mi niño hermoso! Un gran Ser humano. Desde pequeño siempre muy fuerte, atento y al pendiente de todos los que lo rodeaban. Pensando en mí, se fue a los Estados Unidos muy joven y aunque lejos estaba de cierta manera se mantenía muy cerca de mí en todo momento. No puedo expresar con palabras lo grandioso que fue mi hijo, que Dios lo premie por haber sido un hijo maravilloso, siempre llenándome de satisfacciones, un hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo EJEMPLAR, gracias hijo de mi alma por recorrer juntos el camino de la Vida!.
Que Puedo Decir de Jorge Camacho Simple que Día a Día está y vive en Mi está en cada respiro en cada Momento porque siempre así es siempre estuvo para mí y sigue estando en mi , porque está en mi sangre Dios me dio la dicha de ser Mi Hermano siempre y a cada Momento Agradezco por elllo Gracias Hermano hasta vernos otra vez se por Fe que así será Dios contigo y con Nosotros a Tu Lado Tu Hermano Marco A. Camacho Chan
My deepest condolences. I worked with Jorge for many years at both UCN/inContact and Teltrust before that. He was a very good friend and I'm sad that I won't have the opportunity to see him one last time.
In Loving Memory
