Benjamin G. Castro (Guero) Was Born on July 29, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ben & Francis Castro. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Ben & Francis Castro, siblings Mary Valencia, Prospero (Joe) Garcia, Paul Garcia, Rose (Vickie) Chacon and Elodia Aranda. He is survived by his brother Daniel P. Castro (Virginia), his sisters Aurora Martinez, Aurelia Sermeno and Raquel Gomez, along with many nieces and nephews.
Benny was a 1966 graduate of Phoenix Union High School, 1975 graduate of Phoenix College, with an Associate of Arts Degree, and a 1977 Honor Graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Benny spent most of his working career in Phoenix, Arizona, working for the state as a Program Evaluator III until retiring in 2015. Benny could carry on a conversation about any subject, with his main interest in sports. Ben's favorite past time was going to the movies and attending any sporting event. As we all know, Benny loved watching TV!
Benny Castro was a man of compassion, knowledge and love for his family, who will never be forgotten.