Esmeralda “Lala” Castillo went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23, 2013, in Houston, TX, at the age of 53. Esmeralda was born on August 14, 1959, in Harlingen, TX, to Alejandro Garcia and Aurelia Saldana Garcia. Esmeralda was diagnosed with lung cancer in March of 2013, fighting this battle alongside with her was her loving husband, David Castillo whom continuously remained solid taking care of her until her very last breath. Esmeralda is preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro and Aurelia, along with her sister, Ruby DeLaRosa. She is survived by her husband, David Castillo; 5 step-children Norma Castillo, Naomi Odom, David Castillo, Nancy Silvestre and Bobby Castillo; 2 grandchildren, James and Yvette; and 2 brothers, Sam Garcia and Daniel Saldana. She is also remembered and loved by several nieces, nephews and great nieces/nephews.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2013, at 12:30 pm in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with internment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park. Words of comfort may be shared at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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