Isela Castro

March 25, 1930-September 23, 2012

Fullerton , Ca- Isela Castro, formally of Columbus Ga., passed away peacefully at home in Fullerton Ca. on September 23, 2012.

A playful sister, respectful daughter, devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother. Isela was born and raised in Berlin Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband SFC Alfredo J Castro (retired) of 29 years. Isela and Alfredo were married in Berlin Germany and moved to Columbus in 1959. She was a long time member of the International Wives Club.

She is survived by her twin sister Ursula Hoffmann of Berlin Germany, sons Conrad Castro and wife Daisy of Fullerton CA, Christoph Castro and wife Kristi of Oakley CA, Eil Castro and wife Marcela of Las Vegas NV, daughter Isela Smith and husband Kenneth of Tallahassee Fl. Five grandchildren; Kenneth and William Smith, Ladylynn and Diane Garcia and Mariebelle Coulter.

Visitation services will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary 4071 Macon Road Columbus GA on Mon. October 1st from 5-7 p.m. The procession will gather at Striffler-Hamby at 10 a.m. on Tues. October 2nd for graveside service at 11 a.m. at Main Post Cemetery. A luncheon reception will immediately follow at the Infantry Museum.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation in her honor to Hospice at www.vitas.com under "contact us."

Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com