Ronald Ruben Castro

Ronald Ruben Castro, 82 of Patterson passed away Thursday, September 1st at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto.

Mr. Castro was born in San Antonio, Texas to Richard and Margaret Castro. He grew up and went to school in Bremerton WA. He worked as a draftsman for the Corps of Engineers and then various engineering companies in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR for 30 years. He then drove a bus for TriMet in Portland, OR for 15 years before retiring and moving to Patterson CA. where he has resided for the last 14 years. During his residency in Portland, he and Helen owned a small craft store, The Jewelers Emporium in Mall 205, for 10 years. He was a member of Rose City Street Rods, for 30 years, serving a term as president. He loved vintage cars. He was an avid craftsman, excelling in silversmithing, lapidary, stained glass and woodworking.

While in Patterson he was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and the Garden Club.

Mr. Castro is survived by his wife, Helen Marie Castro of Patterson; daughters, Ronda Jane (Ty) Robb of Atascadero and RoseMarie (Bobby) Samano of Patterson; sons, Richard Earl Castro of Hawaii and Roland Michael (Cherrie) Castro of Missouri; brothers, Robert Castro and Randy Castro both of Washington; sister, Rosalinda Dougan of Arizona; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and youngest daughter, Rachel Elizabeth.

A celebration of life will take place in January 2023.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Patterson, 650 W. Las Palmas, Patterson, CA 95363.