Olivia Alicia Cordova Castillo passed away on July 16, 2012 in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 21, 1941 in Charlotte, TX to Guadalupe Gomez Cordova and Valentina Rosa Arredondo. Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Lorenza Cordova and brother, Jose Cordova. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Santos Castillo; son, Jose Santos Castillo; daughter, Sandra Castillo Garcia; grandchildren, Francisco, Krystle and Sabrina Garcia, Jeanette, Ashley and Monica Castillo and David Ayala; 12 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Olivia was a beautician for 46 years, she loved painting and sewing, and spending time with her family. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com

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Martha Rocha
July 24, 2012
Your loved one was a very special lady. I cherish the time I was able to spend with her.Your love was such a blessing to be around. MAY OUR LORD JESUS SURPASSING PEACE BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you for your loss.
Cindy Rodriguez
July 20, 2012
My heart and prayers are with you Uncle Santos, Junior and Sandy. I'm saddened by the loss of Aunt Olivia. The years have passed so fast and growing families lose touch with one another. Although we are separated by distance, I send my love and the condolences of my sisters Anna & Betty.
Frances Dryden-Breazeale
July 20, 2012
Sandy,
We are very sorry for your loss. She was a great friend to my mom Esther Guerra for many years. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Laura Sloterdijk
July 19, 2012
Sandy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's grace bless you and comfort you all in this very difficult time. Remember Luke 23:43 - “I Tell You The Truth, Today You Will Be with Me In Paradise.” She is truly in paradise and she lives on through each and everyone of you.
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Debi Ostrowski
July 19, 2012
Sandy, and Family, I am keeping yall in my prayers. May the Good Lord comfort you and give you strenth and peace during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy . Debi Kingsbury Ostrowski
Perry & Denise Watson
July 19, 2012
May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort all of you . You are in our hearts and in our prayers . With deepest sympathy . Perry & Denise Watson (Friends of Lupe & Linda)
Jo Anne Bailey
July 19, 2012
Sandy, and family, I'm sorry for your loss and that I couldn't make it to the viewing or service. I'm thinking of you and hope that you can find peace during this difficult time in the memories and love she gave you.
MARY JANE ALCORTA
July 19, 2012
TO SANTOS CASTILLO AND LOVING FAMILY:
PRAYING FOR YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. REJOICE IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF OLIVIA. WE KNOW SHE IS AT REST. SHE LIVES ON IN EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU. MAY SHE ALREADY BE ENJOYING GOD'S ETERNAL GLORY. AMEN. FROM THE FAMILY OF TIO CHACHO AND TIA IRENE CORDOVA: GEORGE CORDOVA, LILIA HERNANDEZ, VICTORIA GOMEZ, MARY ANN HILDEBRAND AND JANIE ALCORTA. WE LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
LOUISE VILLAREAL
July 18, 2012
SHOW ME THE WAY,GOD BE WITH ME ,GIVE ME STRENGHT TO COMFORT MY FRIENDS IN THE TIME OF LOSS OF THEIR MOTHER GOD BLESS THE FAMILY,FRIENDS ,LOUISE VILLAREAL
Diana Torres Gutierrez
July 18, 2012
May you find comfort in memories and strength in each others love throughout this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Maria hilda Gonzales
July 18, 2012
My prayers are with all the castillo family, I am so sorry for your lost and the family is very very dear to me. Love you always Tia Hilda Gonzales (Gabriel Gonzales wife)
Juanita Gonzales-Lester
July 18, 2012
My prayers goes out to my primo Santos and all the Castillo family. No words cannot ever ease the pain and sorrow, but she is now your guardian angel and in a better place with no more pain. We love you and again our prayers are with the family.
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