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Mary Castro Obituary

Mary Fox Castro
July 25, 1938 -
March 3, 2013
Resident of Brentwood
Mary Fox Castro passed away on Sunday after a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She touched many lives with her generous spirit and can-do attitude towards life.
Born in Agana, Guam to Vicente and Brigida Atoigue, Mary spent her childhood braving the perils of Japanese occupation during World War II. In 1947 she moved with her family to Vallejo, CA where she attended Franklin Junior High School and went on to graduate from Washington High School in Fremont, CA. While married and raising a family in Fremont, Mary graduated from Ohlone Junior College and achieved her Masters Degree in English at Cal State Hayward. Moving to Mill Creek, WA in 1989 Mary then became Assistant Director of the ESL Program at Everett Community College. After retiring, she relocated to Brentwood.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Vince; devoted children Frank Castro of Discovery Bay, Christopher Castro of Brisbane, Australia and Maria Castro Modena of El Granada and grandchildren Frankie, Henry, Lily and Sophia Castro. She is also survived by her brothers John Atoigue of San Leandro, Ben Atoigue of Brentwood and sister Francis Padilla of Seattle, WA. Mary will be deeply missed by her loved ones and all who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to the funeral service on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 11am at Brentwood Funeral Home 839 First Street, Brentwood CA.
Internment Ceremony commences on Saturday, March 9 at 930am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 1051 Harder Rd, Hayward, CA, entrance from Mission Blvd.

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Published by Inside Bay Area News on Mar. 8, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Castro

8 Entries

Van Dinh-Kuno

March 13, 2013

My sympathy go to Vince and Mary's family for their loss.
Mary and I were colleagues for more than 20 years. I will miss Mary's wisdom, friendship, and dedication; she set an example for other. Mary was well known and appreciated at Everett Community College for her compassion, dedication, and commitment to the students; she made a positive difference in their lives. It is a privilege to have known and worked with Mary for many years. I, as many others are grateful for her friendship and service; She will be missed
Van Dinh-Kuno Mukilteo Washington

March 9, 2013

Mary was a lovely gentle woman. She touched many lives during her time at Everett Community College. The compassion, respect and interest she gave to her second language learners was very admirable. Her smile and sense of humor made everyone feel welcome in her classroom. I feel honored that she was my friend. Kathleen Gutierrez

March 9, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing. Mary and Vince were a major force in uplifting our community while living in Washington. Thank you for being there with us.

Rick deVilla
Yakima, Washington

Steve, Rose, Sam & Alexa Bader

March 7, 2013

We are very saddened by Mary's passing. She was a dear friend, a colleague at Everett Community College and godmother to our daughter Alexa. As an educator, she dedicated herself to empowering a diverse population of immigrants through literacy and helped organize the community through her outreach and advocacy with the Immigrant and Refugee Forum and the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Snohomish County. We fondly remember the dinners at their home in Mill Creek and we will always miss that incredible warm smile. We know that God has blessed Mary and we send our deepest sympathies to Vince and the Castro family. Much Love and Aloha.

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Brentwood Funeral Home

March 8, 2013

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Christine Kerlin

March 6, 2013

I am sorry to learn of the passing of Mary Castro. I attended a workshop with her in the late 1990's and found much to admire in her then and right through to when she retired and left Everett Community College. In many ways, including her guidance to so many students, she leaves a wonderful legacy. My sympathy to Vince and family for your loss.

March 6, 2013

I taught with Mary for many years at Everett Community College and she was such a good friend who was always ready to help me in any way. We shared many many laughs and I missed her laugh the minute she retired. A special woman who will be missed. Lauren Gunderson (ESL)

Jeffrey Pearce

March 5, 2013

Mary was a warm and thoughtful woman who always had a smile on her face, and in her heart. I enjoyed working with her on hiring committees at Everett Community College over the years, and I have missed her since she retired. I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you all comfort at this time, and always.

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