Joseph-Castillo-Obituary

Joseph A. Castillo

Phoenix, Arizona

1933 - 2016

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Castillo, Joseph A. Former State Senator Joseph A. Castillo passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 64 years and their loving family namely their four children Steve (Kristy), Dorthina (Jean Patrick), Karl (Barbara...

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Dear friend, I would like to share this obituary with you.Joe was a great political thinker.Always involving other people and young people such as myself. I remember going to meetings with him and his favorite friend Sonny from the manufacturing industry.To Joes and Dorthy credit he had wonderful kids at Cholla High School. I specifically remember Dorthina being involved in student council with me.Hid Bless your family!

Dear Karl and family

We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We are here for you. Love always, Marissa, Denise and family.

Aunt Dorothy,
I have such wonderful memories of growing up with the both of you and my cousins in my life. I really enjoyed Thanksgivings at Grandma and Grandpa Castillo's in Belen, New Mexico or out in Mesa Verde, Arizona. Uncle Joe would pen a quick note to me while I was in college to encourage my studies--it was easily to pick out his letters with that beautiful and distinctive handwriting of his. Thank you again for preforming the readings at Lee's and my marriage ceremony in...

I am sorry for your loss. I remember the times we all get together and his sense of humor and kindness. Even though it's been a while since we've seen each other there's all those memories of all the good times we've had. May he rest in peace. May God bless Joe and all of the family.

My Dear Castillo Family,
My heart is in pieces as I think of not being there with you at this time. Words can not describe how much I will miss the presence of my father-in-law, Joe. I will miss his kind heart, his laughter, his dancing, signing and his guided tours every time we visited Arizona. But mostly, I will miss all the little details that meant so much, such as his greeting cards, his singing happy birthday over the phone and how he would send holiday cards that would be...

Dear Grandma and Family,
Sorry I was not there to give you a hug. We will miss Grandpa so much. He will always be in our thoughts and hearts. He was an amazing person and we will all miss him so much. Love you all, Carolina Castillo

Dearest Dorthina,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are sending you much love and wishes of comfort.

"You Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.' Psalm 18:28


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Dorothy and family,Am deeply sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You and he were wonderful friends to my parents, Joe and Maria Luisa Rodriguez when Joe was in the South Tucson Fire Dept. May God give all of you consolation to carry on.

May he rest in peace and may God comfort the family. sister Corina Padilla