Yara Campos Lamadrid
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Yara Campos Lamadrid

  • June 17, 1933 - October 28, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“I was just notified of Yara's passing by my good fried (and brother Guido Nodal). I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing! Yara's family and...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Juan Carlos Nadal - Flanders, NJ

“Just found out by coincidence of Yara's passing, I have not seen her in 30 yrs . but it is incrediblel how my family remembers her funny antics.She...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Guido Nodal,Jr. - Key west,FL, FL

“I found that dearest Yara had died in October. Please know that you have my love and pryers in your time of sorrow. Please also give my love and...Read More » ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Thelma Louise Larsen - FL

“Carlos ... today I learned of your mother's death by pure coincidence. While cleaning out a closet I came across a card you sent when we were in...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: Diana Eva Maldonado - Rio Hondo, TX

“carlos - my mother sent me the obituary from the waco tribune. i am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. i still remember coming to your...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: cam witt - basking ridge, NJ

“Carlos and Yara; I just saw in the paper about your Mom. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers. Margaret Gibson, Kimberly...Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: The Gibson Family - Waco, TX

“Carlos I am so sorry to read about your Mother in the paper. She was always such fun and welcoming to all of us crazy high school kids way back...Read More » ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Karen Lipsey - Waco, TX

“Carlos, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I never met her, but I remember you talking about her. My thoughts are with you and your family...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Vicki Menard - Crawford, TX

“Yarita, Ya estas con tus padres y hermana y la luz de Dios te acompanara siempre! ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Rachel Duggan - Atlanta, GA

“Se que ya estas en el cielo, con tu querida familia, mi Maggie te recibio en el umbral. Para tus hijos y nietos, recuerden que la tumba es la via a...Read More » ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: William R Schuss - Miami, FL

“Dear Ones, I know exactly what Yara is doing and who she is doing it with. She is having a good visit with Gaston and I am sure they are trying to...Read More » ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Mrs. Gaston (Elaine) Machado - TX

“Carlos and family...please accept my condolences for the loss of your Mom. I probably had just a couple of encounters with her over 30 years ago...Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: Rob Kennedy - TX

“I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Lamadrid for two years at J. H. Hines Montessori School. Immediately, I knew I was in the presence of a...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Diedre 'Dee' Reed - Oakland, CA

“Tia Yara, You are always an inspiration in showing others how to be strong and have humor in all times (good & bad). I will always cherish all...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Carlos Schuss - Miami, FL

“Dear Carlos Patricio, Yarita and Carlos: Today I am saddened and full of sorrow. Yara was special to me as my dearest cousin. We shared many...Read More » ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Jose Ignacio Alfonso Campos - IL

“Moma Yara, I hope your transition was peaceful. I will always have fond memories of the good times we had together. You were so funny and fun to be...Read More » ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Kathy Edwards - Kaneohe, HI

“Tia Yara, I will never forget you! Your nativity scence at Christmas, Hula dancing and many other moments. You are and will always be unforgetable....Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: RIck Schuss - Miami, FL

“Mrs. Lamadrid was a very special lady. She was my Kindergarten teacher at Dripping Springs..and impacted my life at just 5 years old. I will never...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Shawnna Lucas - China Spring, TX

“We will remember you often when, had you been with us, we know you would have had something cheerful to say. ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Joseph Ammouri - Coppell, TX

“Le doy gracias a Dios de haber compartido con Yarita los anos de colegio en American Dominican Academy en Cuba. Nos divertimos mucho pues eramos...Read More » ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Mercy Saavedra Levine - Miami, FL

“Doy guayaba y queso, y toco un son para el velorio, aquí el protocolo mortuorio, se acorta y limita a eso. Pero allá que el barroco...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Eduardo de Lamadrid - Hialeah, FL

“Carlos and Family, I would like to thank you for the chance to know Mrs. Yara. She was a joy to care for. We loved her but Jesus loved her more so...Read More » ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Felicia Danforth - Waco, TX

“CARLOS, MY THOUGHTS &PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. 254-986-1235 ...Read More » ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: DOROTHY HARRIS - TEMPLE, TX


Yara Campos Lamadrid June 17, 1933 - October 28, 2011 Yara Campos Lamadrid of Waco passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Gonzalo Ferrer officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. with rosary to follow at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Yara was born June 17, 1933 in Camaguey, Cuba to Dr. Carlos and Manuela F. Campos. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Cullman, Alabama. She married Jose Lamadrid on June 15, 1958, in Havana, Cuba. She worked at the Coca Cola plant in Havana. In 1964 Yara and her family left Cuba as political refugees and settled in the United States. The family moved to Waco in 1968. She worked for Waco ISD for 30 years teaching kindergarten. She was a very proud graduate, a part of the first class of Montessori teachers in Waco. Yara, a devout Catholic, was involved in many charitable activities at Sacred Heart and St. Francis Catholic churches. She was known for helping those in need. No one who came to her for help left empty-handed or hungry. During Christmas, many people would come to her home to enjoy her elaborate nativity display. Yara's love and enthusiasm for life and family was immeasurable. She was the life of every gathering and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jose Lamadrid, and her sister Margarita Schuss. She is survived by her son, Carlos Lamadrid and wife Carol; daughter Yara Lamadrid-Rose and husband David, and daughter-in-law Traci Thrift; grandchildren Keneth, Lauren, Yara Maria, Katerina, Andrea and Alexandra, and great-grandchild Adyson. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. Carlos Campos, Jr Yara will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey