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Fredric Castro Obituary
FREDRIC JAMES CASTRO
"FREDDY J"
1938 - 2019
Fredric James Castro "Freddy J" was born March 2, 1938 to Mary Soria Castro and Emilio Castro. Raised with his sisters Mercy and Kathleen as well as brother Chris Castro. He went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2019.
Freddy J attended Our Lady of Guadalupe church and school where he served as an alter boy and played touch football on the 5th and 6th grade teams. He continued his education at Graces Jr. High and Garces Memorial High School. While In high school he played football where he was a member of the 1953 Valley Championship team and was blessed by brother Justin with the nickname "Tiger." In his Senior year he was elected student body treasurer and captain of the varsity football team. After high school he served in the US Army. He returned to Bakersfield and continued his employment with the US Postal Service for 37 years.
After returning from military service he would notice two attractive girls riding around Bakersfield in a Thunderbird. He finally found out the name of one of the girls Donna Mae Valdez, daughter of Lee Valdez and Lupe Barron Valdez. This meeting led to a 53 year marriage to Donna Mae and a family; son Craig Castro (Gail), daughter Stephanie Castro Bouse and daughter Kristi Castro Snider (Matt Snider) and son-in-law Barry Bouse. His four grandchildren were the loves of his life, Olivia Snider, Braydon Bouse, Gavin Snider and Lola Bouse.
Freddy J was always the life of the party, he loved dancing, being with his many friends and having a good time. Freddy J and Donna Mae had a group of friends in which they had a close special bond which included monthly and holiday dinners, tailgating at Renegade games and many many happy hours at the Mexicali. Freddy J was a marathon runner in his younger days and a golfer in his retired days. He was a very faithful man and his family always came first...he loved visiting his son's farm in Ohio and loved spending time with his grandkids in Orange County. Freddy J always looked forward to his annual camping trip with his grandkids which took place every August including this past August.
Freddy J was a warrior for 13 years and his family would like to thank Dr. Ravi Patel and the wonderful staff at CBCC for taking such good care of him all those years.
Please join us is celebrating this wonderful man on Friday, September 6th at St. Francis Church; 8:30am Rosary, 9:00am mass with a graveside service immediately following at Greenlawn cemetery, 3700 River Blvd. Bright colors and Hawaiian shirts are welcome!
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Memories and Condolences
for Fredric Castro
ROBERT W. CERVANTES
September 9, 2019
Dear Donna and Family,
Please accept my profound condolences on Fred's passing. I can't fathom the depth of your grief at this time. Fred was always there for us at family funerals, and I have been both honored and blessed to be able to call him a cousin. Even before I found out we were cousins, I would see Fred often at my grandmother's house, at a cousin's house, and at Mass, always exuding an aura of sincere warmth. He truly lived his faith.
Passing on to the next life, he left an indelible mark in the hearts and memories of many. May the memories of his love for his family and friends help sustain you through today and onto brighter tomorrows. God is with you and your family. May Fred rest in Peace.
David Williams
September 7, 2019
Fred and I coached JBA Baseball for Craig and my brother Steve. Fred was a sweet man. Over the years running into Fred was a blessing as he treating you like a long lost friend. My condolences to the Castro family and many blessings.
Dave Williams
Kat & Andrew Gonzales
September 6, 2019
Kat and Chris: thinking of the two of you on this day. You had wonderful parents, Emilio & Mary, your sister, Mercy and of course Freddy and his beautiful smile and sense of humor. I can still hear your parents laughter. I have good memories of the Castro family. A family of faith. The Lords peace be with you.
Esther Torres
September 5, 2019
Donna & Family:
I pray that your broken hearts may be comforted and healed during these days of deep sorrow. God Bless each one of you.
Esther Torres
David A. Torres
September 4, 2019
Castro family, I just lost my father and I cried endlessly when he passed, but I promised myself that I would never allow my tears to mar the scores of smiles he gave me when he was alive. One day soon, when you think of your father, and rather than your eyes welting with tears, you will notice that instead, you will remember him for the man he was, and those tear will turn to a smile.
David A. Torres and family
Annette Rocha Bellino
September 2, 2019
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I first met him while at Mass with my Dad, Manuel Rocha at St. Bonaventure Church In Huntington Beach. Your Dad spotted my Dad. It was great meeting him. My Dad passed away this past April.
Our prayers are with the Castro family.
Mark Ramirez
September 2, 2019
I very sorry to hear of Freddy's passing.
We lived in same neighborhood and both were
retired Postal employees. I last spoke to Freddy at the Grocery Outlet, he spoke about his illness, but like Freddy, he was positive, with a sense of humor and a smile. RIP Friend.
Bryan and Cheri Mitchell
September 2, 2019
Sending all our love to your family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Bryan and Cheri Mitchell
Shirley Carmel
September 1, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the Lord hold you in the palm of HIS hand and may the memories & love you have sustain you during these times. Thoughts, Love & Prayers,. Aunt Shirley & Allan
September 1, 2019
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Bertha A San Miguel-Blythe
September 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to the families. May the Lord comfort.
Bertha A San Miguel-Blythe
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