Jill Perez-Castillo Obituary

Jill Louise Perez-Castillo entered in to eternal life on September 18th, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis .

She was born in Oxnard, CA and raised in Port Hueneme, CA. After high school she went on to become a phlebotomist where she found her passion. She worked at many hospitals along the west coast, her favorites included Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage and Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, CA. Jill moved to Alaska in 1997 to pursue a career with Providence Hospitals. She volunteered with many health services to include Alaska Health Fair, Blood Bank of Alaska and the Kidney Center. Her passion in life was helping others.

Jills Family: " Her courage, strength and determination will continue to help others. Her gentle, understanding and kind ways have helped family and friends through hard times in more ways than we can list. She showed everyone around her everyday was worth the fight. Her memory will continue as we come to terms with her departure. She will forever be remember as a wonderful loving grandmother, mother, daughter and sister.

Jill was a member at The Church On The Rock in Wasilla, Alaska. She accepted the Lord as her savior this summer, in what was an unforgettable moment of faith, salvation, and re-birth.

Jill leaves behind a long list of people who love and care for her. Daughter, Amanda Christian of Wasilla, Alaska; granddaughters, LyLy and PheonYx Mathes; mother, Mary Hess of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, Dolph Hess of Anchorage, AK.

A Celebration of Life will be held, please call 907-240-4884 for details.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2013.
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Donnie Caruso

September 28, 2013

Amanda, I personally know there just aren't any words to comfort the pain, the loss..but simply to know someone is there makes a difference. Just know I am here for you, merely a phone call away. Although I never personally met your Mom, it is ironic that Jason, and David's shared illness with your Mom brought us to come to know one another, our paths crossed in our personal life journey, and you were incredible in my life as well as David's life, you made such a difference in our final days and the days that followed. Somehow I believe your Mom and David are basking in joy, no more pain, nor suffering, and simply wanted us to continue in our lives, and hang out as they probably are doing as I write this. Your Mom gave David strength, as I believe he gave to your Mom as well..quite ironic..I love you Amanda, and share in your loss

Donnie Caruso

September 28, 2013

Condolences to your family during your time of grief. God invites you to "throw your burden upon him" during this difficult time.

September 27, 2013

Thank you all for the support and prayers

Amanda Christian

September 27, 2013

We would like to express our deepest condolences. May you be courageous and strong during the days ahead. Joshua 1:9

September 27, 2013

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