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James Castillo Obituary

Castillo, James Rivera III
32 of Phoenix, passed away on September 5, 2015. Viewing will be Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10:00 am. -12:00 pm. with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm at South Mountain Mortuary, 7007 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, Az. Interment to follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, Az. Services entrusted to South Mountain Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 18, 2015.

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Sister

September 5, 2016

Beautiful Angel, it's still hard to believe it's a year since you left us and went to heaven. Feels unreal. I miss you everyday. There's so many things that I want to share with you. I hope you hear me when I talk to you. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. I hope heaven is paradise. I can't to see you again. My love for you is never ending brother. Rest in paradise little guy. Hugs and kisses!!! ❤❤❤

Gwen

August 30, 2016

My friend I wont be abel to look you in the eyes and talk to you every morning soon. But I still will be talking to you every day.You know how I am .I want your family to know how much you loved them you talked to me every day I told me so. God be with them. I want to thank we for bringing my wonderful friend in this world. He is a blessing to me.

sister

August 5, 2016

It's hard to believe it's already been 11 months to the day that you have been gone. I miss you the same everyday. My love for you baby brother is never ending. Rest in paradise. I will see you again.
Love you always

sister

June 18, 2016

I can't help from questioning God as to why he had to take you. Life is unfair and empty without you. I miss you so much brother. I Love you always.

Gwen

June 2, 2016

Miss you. Can't accept you are gone. I cry tears for you everyday. See you in the stars shine back at me ok

sister

May 26, 2016

Just missing you so much. I hope you hear me when I talk to you everyday. I love you brother. <3<3

sister

April 24, 2016

I miss you everyday. I love you brother

Gwen

April 14, 2016

Wish you were here. You are on my mind everyday. Your friend forever.

sister

April 12, 2016

Today was a big day. If I had 1 wish it would be to have you here. You always made me feel extra special on my birthday. You would put so much effort. My birthday will never be the same without you. I know you were with me in spirit. Loving and missing you everyday. I now count each day, 1 day closer to being with you. You are forever in my heart my little guy.

sister

April 10, 2016

It's national siblings day. I wish you were here. God couldn't of blessed me with a more amazing, beautiful, kind loving brother. You live on forever in my heart. I love you baby brother.

sister

March 20, 2016

Missing you my little guy. I seen your signs today that you were with me. I hope you know how much I love and miss you every minute of every day. You will always be my everything. Love you with all my heart and soul.

New Years Eve 2015

Ernie Alvarado

February 5, 2016

James you were my everything. Theres not a single day that i dont think about you or miss you. I loved you more then anything in this world. I cry for you every night. I constantly pray for your family and mine. I ask God to give us the strength to keep going. You where the best thing that ever happened to me. I was the lucky one to have had you in my life. I will always love you. I miss calling you James Conway and you call me Ernie Jenkins when we would txt. I miss you. Love you babe.

February 4, 2016

I am missing you every day. Going to look up at the stars and see the brighted one and know you are looking back at me. Gwen

Sister

January 22, 2016

Missing you each and every minute. I love you so much and can't wait for the day I get to be with you again.

Ariel

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas James
Missing you even more this morning!

your sister

December 21, 2015

Missing you.

Sister

December 5, 2015

It's been 3 months since you went to heaven. I miss you every single day and catch myself waiting for you to walk through the door. I love and miss you so much. Rest in peace my angel. Xoxo
You are forever in my heart!

sister

November 17, 2015

Happy birthday to my beautiful amazing brother. I miss you every minute of the day. My love for you is never ending.
my perfect angel.
love you always

October 26, 2015

I miss you every day i still wait for you to come threw the door you are my best friend and i miss you awful still love you like you were my own see you in the stars. your buddy Gwen

Jesse Lopez

October 15, 2015

I miss you bro, I miss our talks on the way to the gym- they were important in keeping me moving in the right direction- over the years I watched You grow brother spiritually, emotionally , in character and it inspired others as we'll as myself. Your really missed bro, you will never be forgotten.

sister

October 12, 2015

Missing you every moment of the day. I ask god and you to continue giving us strength to continue on. Life is so hard without you. I love you always.

October 10, 2015

Relevation 14:3
And I heard a voice out of heaven say, Write: Happy are the dead who die in union with the Lord from this time onward. Yes, says the spirit, let them rest from their labors, for the things they did go right with them.

monique castillo

September 28, 2015

Baby brother I have no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Life will never be the same. You are my perfect angel. I will see you again as soon as God calls for me. Wait for me. You will forever be in my heart. I will wait for you to visit me in my dreams. Loving you always. Sister xoxo

Angelina G

September 28, 2015

Gone But Not Forgotten. U will be missed dearly. Rest In Paradise

Angelina G

September 28, 2015

I can't believe ur gone James I remember my 1st school dance I got to dance with u. That is a memory I will cherish forever. U were such a beautiful soul with a warm n loving heart. May u REST IN PARADISE MIJO UNTILL WE NEET AGAIN. GONE BUT BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Alex A

September 25, 2015

James, so sad to hear you are gone. As your neighbor I met you several times outside and we would talk about random things, just those few times I could tell how genuine you were. And our talks about the gym and how we needed to get back in shape lol. I regret not hanging out with you more. I know you're in a better place, may you rest in peace James.

September 24, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with James. He was always willing to help others with anything they needed.He was such an amazing person and truly loved his family. I loved our early morning chats about everything. RIP.

Ernie Alvarado

September 23, 2015

I'm going to miss everything about you, you were more then just my best friend, you were my family. I loved you more then anything. Such a beautiful person inside and out. Our memories together will forever be cherished. Monique, Vera, and James my heart goes out to you, in my thoughts and in my prayers. God give you strength. I know you are in a better place, till we meet again. xoxo

Christine&Abel Polanco

September 20, 2015

We will miss you so much James and until we meet again in Heaven we will always have you in our hearts.

Ernestine Rivera

September 19, 2015

James,Vera, Monique and Baby James - I will always treasure those memories of birthdays at your place & family fun times. Love you all forever and may God bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Christine Rivera

September 18, 2015

Cousin u will forever be missed u were a wonderful person with a big heart I love u so much god may have called u home but u will always be a joyful memory in our hearts.. tia Vera cousin Monique and uncle James I pray that u may find comfort in your heart I love u all..

Lexie Gonzalez

September 18, 2015

I miss you I love you and I will never forget you James.

Gertie Gutierrez

September 18, 2015

Vera my dear friend, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Andrea and Buddy Sandoval

September 18, 2015

Sending prayers and condolences to Monique and Vera on this huge loss. May God send his angels to spread their wings to comfort you in this difficult time. May he give you strength in your weakest days to remember all the happy times. We will be here for you.

Michelle Barraza

September 18, 2015

Monique, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these hard times.

Corrine Aragon

September 18, 2015

My condolences to you and your family Monique. Love you friend, I'm here if you need anything. God bless

Lexie Gonzalez

September 18, 2015

I miss you I love you and I will never forget you.

Maria Breceda

September 18, 2015

Forever your light shall be eternal.

Keep Smiling

Maria Breceda

September 18, 2015

May you rest in peace little brother from another mother. It's going be hard not to see you with us. Moniquey and your mama are forever in your arms as well. Give them the strength to endure this void you have left behind. I will miss your smile and your scolding. Most of all I will miss you being always there for us. I wish you the eternal light and pray that you keep taking care of us from above. So many memories so many laughs. Forever in our hearts... Descansa en paz y brille para ti la luz eternal... Love you baby James. Maria, Santiago, Mia & Miguelito.

Ariel Garcia

September 18, 2015

RIP cousin
We love you so much and it's going to be hard living life without you...

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