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Mercy CASTRO Obituary

CASTRO, Mercy "Mary" 85, a Tampa native, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio Gonzalez and Herminda (Ma) Lazo, and her grandson, Robert Patri-nostro. She is survived by her loving husband, Hector Castro; three children, Griselda Cuesta, Pete Cuesta (Jenny), JR Salas (Lisa); Hector's three children, Deborah Martinez (Daniel), Vicki Ciucio (Andrew), Rodney Castro (Melissa); their 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mercy had a huge heart and will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Garden of Memories Cemetery on Lake Avenue at 1 pm. Please sign Mercy's guestbook at: GardenofMemoriesTampa.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from May 18 to May 19, 2021.

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Carlos J. Cano

July 6, 2022

Just found out of Mercy's passing. My condolences to Griselda, Pete, and Junior. Would like to hear from you.

Suzanne Reno

May 24, 2021

Today I found out about Mercy’s passing. I’m so very sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed playing music at her clubhouse, and singing her favorite, At Last, for her and Hector. God bless her on this final journey. My deepest sympathies to Hector and the entire family.

Simone Taylor

May 20, 2021

My sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one, Please except my deepest sympathies.

Ralph, Joe, and the rest of the Lavandera Family

May 19, 2021

Our deepest condolences to Hector and Family.

Orchid Perez

May 18, 2021

My deepest condolences to Hector and the entire family. May you rest in peace Mercy.

Orchid Perez

May 18, 2021

My deepest condolences to Hector and the entire family. May you rest in peace Mercy.

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