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Born Luz Samaro in Maxwell, TX, on April 6, 1922, he was the eldest son of 8 brothers and 1 sister. He joined the Army at age 20 where his name was changed to Louis Samaro. He served 4 years from 1942-1946. He was stationed at Fort Sam, Houston, TX, and trained in Field Artillery as a Cannoneer Specialist. He could detect enemy vehicles and planes by the sound of their engine. As Private First Class during his service tours, Louis fought under General Patton at the Battle of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge and the Battle on the Rhine which earned him his EAME Campaign Metal and 5 Bronze stars. After the war, at age 24, he and Elvira Rodriguez relocated to San Jose, CA, married and started a new life with family. They celebrated 67 years together until his passing. He played for the minor league baseball team, the Seals, in the Bay Area when the Giants moved to San Francisco. He briefly worked as a longshoreman at a packing house followed by the Ford Motor Company for 35 years, retiring in 1978. He was a devoted parishioner of the Catholic Church, a member of the Guadalapanos as well as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. As an Activist, he worked as a translator for the Union to assist Caesar Chavez's organization in the 1970s. Louis and Elvira were once targeted by the FBI as alleged communists due to their organization's work, keeping undocumented Mexican citizens out of jail. He was also a tireless city activist regularly attending city council meetings.  Louis enjoyed war movies, the History Channel and the daily newspaper. He was a devoted fan of the San Francisco Giants. Louis loved to sing, play the guitar and tell funny stories.

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Beautifully written and lived! Thank you Grandpa for being the best and strongest father figure I ever knew. I feel blessed to have had you in my life and will forever miss you.

Virginia, I couldn't have said it any better. Dad was always the rock of the Samaro's here in Ca . He made sure all his children knew the difference between right and wrong . To always do what is expected of and more. He taught us to be proud of ourselves and where we come from. Never judge anyone because of their color or hold anyone back because of their opinion. To always turn the other cheek but be there when someone needs a hand up.None of us even knew about his military backround till my daughter Rubie interviewed him in the 80's for a history project. That's the way he was. He said it was his duty and honor to serve this country. Dad you will alway be My greatest Warrior... May I always live up to your good Name. Don't worry about Mom, She will be well taken care of by all of us. I love you very much. I will live this life but look forward to being together again. Your beloved daughter Rosie

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