Irma Castillo Danner

Family-Placed Obituary

Irma Castillo Danner, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 after a 10-month struggle with stomach cancer. Irma was born on June 18, 1944, in Laredo, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She graduated from Martin High School in Laredo, Texas, and later from Draughon's Business College in San Antonio, Texas. She retired at the age of 52 after a long career with the State of Texas. Irma was preceded in death by her father, Celso Castillo. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James Gordon; her only son, James Matthew; her mother, Guadalupe Castillo; older sisters, Lucia C. (Antonio) Vasquez and Alicia Castillo; younger sisters, Marta (Dennis) Czaja, and Hilda (Greg) Benavides; younger brother, Rodolfo (Ann) Castillo; and 13 maternal nieces and nephews. A Vigil and Prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2004, with visitation following until 9:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Elmer Holtman at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 RR 620 N., Austin, TX, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2004. Irma was a charter member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, and was a very active member of the parish community. Afterwards, she will be laid to rest at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in her hometown of Laredo, Texas. The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Helmer, the entire staff of the Southwest Regional Cancer Center, the oncology ward of Seton Medical Center, and the nurses and volunteers at Hospice Austin's Christopher House for the care Irma received throughout her battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Austin. Please join us in honoring Irma by visiting our Memorial at www.cookwalden.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.