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Erlinda Castillo Obituary

Erlinda "Chanchi" Munoz Castillo, 92, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life, April 5, 2014 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born July 30, 1921 in El Paso, Texas to Emilio and Maria Munoz. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Frank "Pancho" Castillo (Terrie) of Las Cruces; four daughters, Aida Delgado (Manuel) of Mexico, Lita Castillo of Las Cruces, Mary Chavez (Richard) of Mesquite and Linda Lujan (Danny) of Las Cruces; a brother, Ricardo Munoz of North Carolina; her grandchildren, Jeremy Castillo (Yesenia), Joshua Castillo, Luis, Anthony "Chicho", and Brandi Delgado, Justin Castillo, Cheryl Lytle, James Castillo, Veronica Sepulveda, Margaret Lopez, Vangie and Richard Yanez, Ricardo and Vanessa Chavez and Bourbondy Lujan; great-grandchildren, Uriyah, Jordyn and Londyn Castillo, Ashley Davis, Joseph and Michael Delgado, Jasmyn Trujillo, Isabel Castillo, Stephanie Nunez, Mason and Alexis Lewallen, Jesika Martinez, Angel Yanez, Chris Rangel, Serena and Richard Yanez, Nikolus and Josziah Barraza; and her great-great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Marquez and David Fernandez. She was preceded in death by her son, Albert Castillo, Jr., and a grandson, Michael "Mike" Delgado. Visitation for Ms. Castillo will begin at 10 AM, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz. A Scripture Service will begin at 2 PM with the Reverend Don Adamski officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Luis and Anthony Delgado, Richard Yanez, Justin, Joshua and Jeremy Castillo. Honorary bearers will be Pancho Castillo and Richard Chavez. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Apr. 7, 2014.
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Chanchi as she was known to all in the town of Santa Rita, was a beautiful and kind person. Our parents were good friends and our Son Glen got to know her while he worked in the rest home. We have wonderful memories of the Munoz Castillo family. Our hearts were saddened at her passing, but her soul is now happy with the Lord. She will be remembered in our prayers and condolences goes out to her children. Glen and Lola (Pedraza) Wilson, Santa Rita, New Mexiico

May 1, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss Mary. My sincerest and deepest condolences to the Castillo family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace. God Bless you!

Stella Rugely

April 17, 2014

may her light always shine bright....she sure brightened many lives in her lifetime.

Larry Munoz

April 13, 2014

Dear cousins, I was saddened to hear about your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady, aunt not only to my family and she was such a good person to my mother. I wish you all Peace and may her memory enrich your lives forever.

Larry Munoz

April 13, 2014

Linda, Bourbondy, Justin and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I had lots of nice visits with Mrs. Castillo at the nursing home. She was always pleasant and happy. She loved all of you very much.

Vicky Garcia

April 13, 2014

With Love and my heart goes out to everyone. What a beautiful auntie!!
Toni and Mike Salaiz

April 11, 2014

My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Delilah Delgado Armendariz

April 10, 2014

My condolences to the family. It was a pleasure knowing your mother. She will be missed. Mary Lou

April 9, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Alma

April 9, 2014

Linda My condolences to you & family. Your mom was a nice lady and kind to my mom, m. Montoya. Words can't express how sorry I am.

barbara quintana

April 9, 2014

From our family to yours, we send our deepest condolences! May god bless you all always! May Mrs. Castillo Rest In Paradise forever!

Gilbert Diaz Sr. & Family

April 9, 2014

rest in paradise grama chanchi....yOur a beautiful sOul!!! & a beautiful luving person in life!!

O. acOsta

April 8, 2014

May you Rest in peace Grandma Chanchi.

Liana Marrujo

April 8, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time. Blessings to you all.
Guillermo "Willie" & Julie "Cookie" Corrales

Julie Kennedy-Corrales

April 8, 2014

Chanchi! What a great,long, rich and blessed life you lived. :-) I offer condolences, thoughts, prayers, and hugs, to everyone from us- Try not to be sad even while you mourn as 92 years of life is a very wondrous and great, great thing. What an achievement. She raised fine children who in turn have raised fine children, who in turn are raising fine grandchildren. Say hi to Grandma for me Chanchi- Give her a hug and kiss please. You will be missed but you will definitely not be forgotten. Lots of love to you all.

Jason Rivera

April 8, 2014

I knew Chanchi all my life in Santa Rita. Her family and mine were very close. My condolences to all her family for I know there is a great sadness in their hearts, but they will see her someday as beautiful as she always was. My prayers are with all the family. Lovingly, Dolores Pedraza Wilson

April 8, 2014

May you rest in peace "Chanchi". To those who are grieving, I'm so sorry for your loss. I am Sam Muñoz' granddaughter, Catheryn (Bina's daughter). Although I dont remember much about her, I do remember meeting Chanchi when I was little when we would visit my grandpa Sam in NM. I'm glad she lived such a long life, and left such a long list of survivors. May you all find peace in your hearts.

Much Love to all my distant relatives,
Catheryn Calderon

April 8, 2014

Rest in peace grandma Chanchi. Give uncle Mike a hug and kiss for me. I love you both!

Kristine Cross

April 7, 2014

Grandma Chanchie,
I will always cherish our talks and heed all the advice you gave me.
You were very special to me and I am fortunate to have had you in my life. Rest in peace.

Pamela Goss

April 7, 2014

I will be there. I loved her very much. Death is her passage to heaven.

Andrea Baxter

April 7, 2014

Rest in Peace Sra. Castillo, you are with the angels now. Condolences to Lita, Veronica, Margaret, Mason, Lexi & family.
The Del Ferraro Family

April 7, 2014

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