Barbara Ann Castillo

Barbara Ann Castillo

1958-2017

Barbara was born to Herman and Flora Castillo on October 22, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM. Her parents preceded her in death. She passed unexpectedly on December 23, 2017 after a short illness at the age of 59. Barbara is survived by her sister, Elizabeth (Liz) Castillo; her four brothers, Lawrence (wife, Charlotte), Paul (wife, Gloria), Charles (wife, Nancy) and Robert (wife, Luciana) Castillo; as well as her sole surviving uncle and aunt, Andy and Barbara Pino; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Barbara’s favorite dance escort and dance partner was her nephew Bryan Castillo.

Barbara attended Manzano High School and graduated with the first class of the Side-by-Side program. Barbara retired after working at Adelante Industries for 20 years from 1981 to 2001.  She attended adult Day Hab; earlier years were at VSA and more recently at MOXIE where she was well loved. Barbara’s favorite past-times were coloring and working on jig-saw puzzles.  She became quite a traveler after the age of 55. The grandest highlight of her life was meeting her idol, Donnie Osmond. Not once, but twice, in Las Vegas and in Albuquerque.

Barbara was full of laughter and love. She can never be replaced in our hearts and will be forever missed.

A Viewing for Barbara will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. A Rosary will follow immediately.  Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at Risen Savior. Burial will follow the services at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.  A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Barbara’s life will follow the burial services at Moose Lodge, 2121 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bryan Castillo (nephew) and Joe Moralez (MOXIE)

Pallbearers carrying Barbara on her last journey are:

Bill Berry (neighbor), Jerome Castillo (nephew), Victor Gallegos (cousin), Lidio Holguin (friend), Gilbert Kozlowski (cousin), Miklo Martell (MOXIE), Michael Rivera (friend), Ken Santillanes (cousin)

Daniels Family Funeral Services

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

505-884-1188