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Carmen Castillo Rivas

1943 - 2012

Carmen Castillo Rivas obituary, 1943-2012, Salinas, CA

BORN

1943

DIED

2012

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel

41 W. San Luis Street

Salinas, California

Carmen Rivas Obituary

Castroville

Carmen Castillo Rivas

Carmen Castillo Rivas, 69, of Castroville, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, in Salinas. She was born November 1, 1943, in Madera.

Carmen worked for 25 years as a Deli Clerk for Albertsons. She loved baking, sewing and making blankets for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Rivas; daughter, Lisa Fernandez and mother, Jessie Castillo.

She is survived by her sons, Alex Rivas of Madera, and Steven Rivas of Salinas; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Rosary will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901.

Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com

Published by The Salinas Californian on Dec. 1, 2012.
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Carmen was one amazing woman. Me and my family are so fortunate to know Carmen. My grandchildren could not have had a better grandmother. God Bless all of you. Enjoy the memories that you've made together and a family. I love you all.

Karen White

December 12, 2012

Kikita Valencia

December 6, 2012

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December 6, 2012

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Kikita Valencia

December 6, 2012

Our condolences to the Rivas family. Carmen you left beautiful memories and were always there for family and friends. Thank you for being my friend.

Emily Valdez

December 5, 2012

Carmen you will always be in my heart, my friend. I was able to see and talk to you that one last time and I cried after I left you. You were so brave and told me you were tired. Thank you for the beautiful blanket you made for me. You left beautiful memories and always were there for family and friends. Our phone talks were always ended with "I love you my friend." Another angel in the sky...

Emily Valdez

December 5, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the Rivas family during this very difficult time. Carmen will be missed by many.

Terry Fish

December 3, 2012

Carmen, you will be remembered forever by many former coworkers. May God help ease your families sorrow.

Ronnie Dean

December 3, 2012

To the Rivas Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God Bless you all.

Frank & Julia Meza

December 2, 2012

The news of you being sick again shocked me at first, until I brushed it off and told myself you got through once u can do it again. As the week progressed... So did your sickness. I did not want to accept the fact that you were ready to be my angel. As selfish as it sounds I wanted you here forever, or until I was able to get home. The addition of u telling me not to come home and finished school was even harder. To stay away from home to every ounce of energy. Wednesday morning I didn't only lose my Tia I lost a friend and a neighbor. At night I hold ur hand made blanket so close and pretend every night that's you giving me a warm hug. I miss you more then you know. It hurt to talk to you for the last time. I just wanted to let you know how much I love you and miss you and how much more drive I have to complete school. I'll see you again one day Tia Carmen.

Jen Huebner

December 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Remember all the wonderful memories that were made.((HUGS))

Stacy Stogden-Sigsworth

December 2, 2012

May the angels look over you during this time of sadness! God bless you and your family. The Soto Family.

Dolores & Sofie Soto

December 1, 2012

Grandma there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. This is so hard, so unfair but I know you are in a better place. I miss you so much and I wish God didn't take you away from me but I know you fought and I know the cancer won but you are still a winner in my eyes! You were here for me, you listened and you believed in me when nobody else did and I cant thank you enough for all you have done. You had the biggest heart and I cry every night because you aren't here and keep asking God why but I know you are in a better place. Just know that I love you, I miss you and you will always be in my heart and my best friend! I promise to finish school no matter how hard it is, no matter how broke I am I will do it for you and I will keep your memory alive forever and ever…send your angel wings here on earth because I can sure use a guardian. I love you Grandma!!
Janel

Janel Rivas

December 1, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Rivas family. Carmen was our comadre and was loved very much. May the Lord hold her in the palm of his hand and grant her eternal and peaceful rest. The Robledos

December 1, 2012

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