When I think about Maria, I think about her high-heeled shoes. I met her when I joined W-10, a group of Latin American artists. We called her La Doctora and clearly she was  the 'fashionista' of the group. When we met to plan the next show or just go for dinner, we were always in  flats, sandals or sneakers - except for Maria. She wore those almost-stiletto heels with such grace, as if she had worn them all her life.  To me, it was the touch of elegance that we needed.  And then of course, there was her laughter and high spirits that made everyone feel glad to be around her. 
During those years before her health challenges, we would have a Christmas party at my apartment. Maria would always be late because she always got lost. But never mind. She would enter laughing, her arms full of food, flowers and wine and always in those wickedly high heels. 
I'd like to remember Maria that way. Radiant and full of life. 
She was loved and will be missed by everyone.  Patricia Sowers

A Maria siempre la recuerdo con una sonrisa, in chiste o una carcajada, como cuando llegó donde Yovani con dos zapatos different
es. Nadie se rió mas ese dia que la misma Maria. Fue una Amiga sinigual, y una inspiration y ejemplo 1705 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA, 31601 vida. Te recordaré siempre Maria Castillo.


We build memories because that’s how we are remembered. I remember Maria con mucho Cariño. Lo que me llega to mind is how servicial she was. There was not one time that when I will go to her house, que no salí de su casa sin comer algo. “Ray tu quieres un poco de esto? Gracias Maria, no tengo habré. Ohh pero mira! Esto te va a gustar, es DELISIOSO! Ohh! También tengo ensalada! mira, toma ! Te tienes que comer un pedazo de este postre! es MAGNÍFICO. Lo compre en una bakery en Hialeah! Déjame servirte, Es MAGNÍFICO.“ I knew I would hear the word magnífico y delicioso when visiting as she described food. 😀 I also remember fondly the thanksgiving dinner she will arrange and served, conversations of her plants and how she gave me clippings for me to grow them and the date we had going to the theater. 

Gracias Dios por darme la oportunidad de conocer y compartir momentos con Maria.

Tuve el privilegio de conocer a Maria y encontrar en ella un ejemplo de fortaleza y alegría de vivir. 
Pasó por mi taller creando obras hermosas que disfrutábamos juntas.
Abrazo a sus hijos y a su familia en este momento especial.
Yo sé que su amor estará siempre presente para consolarlos.
Descansa merecidamente en paz querida Maria!

I'll always remember my dearest Aunt Magda for her extensive medical knowledge, her artistic talents, her sense of style and her kindness. She was always part of our lives - when she lived in Nicaragua, in Honduras and most recently, in Florida. May her memory be a blessing to all!

 Velorio

Caballero Rivero Westchester

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Dra. Maria Magdalena Castillo Ibarra

July 22, 1943 – June 29, 2022

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