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JUAN CASTILLO Obituary

CASTILLO, JUAN J. Nov. 24, 1919 to Sept. 5, 2010 "Our Country is in mourning cause a Soldier passed away" Juan of Imperial Beach, CA, also known as "Soldier," 30 years Retired Military veteran from World War II, Korean War and Vietnam. His favorite poem was "Just a Common Soldier." Also retired from the City of Chula Vista. He was preceded in death by his wife Marcelle in 2001. Juan leaves four children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was and still is Our Hero Always! Military Honor Service at Fort Rosecrans National Cemtery on October 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 3, 2010.

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Patsy O'Neill

October 5, 2010

Juan ("Pops") was our neighbor. He was a gentleman and would always tip his hat to say hello. When my husband had surgery he mowed our lawn for us. He was a hard worker and had class. You could tell that he loved his family dearly. We miss seeing him and know he is still watching out for all of us in the neighborhood.

Patsy O'Neill

October 5, 2010

Juan ("Pops") was our neighbor. He was a gentleman and would always tip his hat to say hello. When my husband had surgery, he mowed our lawn for us. He was a hard worker and had class. You could tell that he loved his family dearly. We miss seeing him and know he is still watching out for all of us in the neighborhood.

gary zimmerman

October 5, 2010

This was a man who found wealth in his children,grand-children, and his great grand-children, not in money. He was a wealthy man.Good-bye, and thanks for all the lessons over the years.

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