Guadalupe "Lupe" Baker

Guadalupe Baker Obituary

Guadalupe "Lupe" Castillo Baker, 50, passed away at her home in Redding on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Lupe was born in Lamont on Dec. 14, 1957 to Jose and Maria Castillo. She was raised with nine brothers and sisters; her sisters, Juanita Rivera, Elena Garza, Olivia Torres, Gracie Alcala and her brothers, Joe Castillo, Coni Castillo, Frank Castillo, Robert Castillo (deceased), Michael Castillo and Luis Castillo. Lupe married Michael Baker on Jan. 31, 1987 and together they raised two daughters, Erika and Kristina.

Lupe worked 28 years as a narcotics officer for the Department of Justice and more recently worked at the Redding Rancheria as their tribal police chief. In her spare time she volunteered for local organizations such as the Palo Cedro 4-H Club.

Lupe enjoyed several activities such as 'Bunco' and working in her beautiful garden of over 100 rose bushes. She was fond of taking trips to both Hawaii and Mexico with her family and friends. All will miss her vibrant and strong personality.

In lieu of sending flowers please make remembrances in Lupe's name to either the Mercy Hospice, C3; Colorectal Cancer Coalition (found at http://www.fightcolorectalcancer.org/donate.htm), or the Guadalupe Castillo-Baker Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 22792 Bakersfield 93390, for young students pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Lupe's close friends will be notified of the future Memorial Service coming in the following weeks.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Apr. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Guadalupe Baker

13 Entries

Russell and Tina Reeves

May 20, 2008

Mike, Kristina, Erika and Castillo family

We were deeply saddened to hear of Lupe's passing. May all of you be comforted by recalling the great memories that you shared. May God bless each one of you in your time of sorrow.

Natasha Castillo

May 1, 2008

Mike, Erika, Christina, I'm sorry for your loss, but know that I am keeping you all in prayer. My mom was telling me stories about her and my nina when they were young and it made me smile. Even though I didn't get to know here that well, I know she was a great person and touched many lives. I pray that God comfort you all. God Bless

Glenn Tuschen

May 1, 2008

Mike, Kristina, and Erika, as well as all of Lupe's family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the good memories, of which you have so many, help to ease the pain of your tremendous loss. May God bless each and every one of you, as He did by putting Lupe into your lives. My heartfelt condolences go out to you. Take good care of each other.

Randall Leach

April 30, 2008

I was saddened to hear about Lupe's passing. I have fond memories of working with her in the jail and on patrol and have always remembered her as a good friend.

Jeannette Carrizales

April 29, 2008

Mike, Kristina, Erika and The Castillo families,
I was so saddened to hear of my Comadre's loss. I will always have nice memories of her. She was and will always be a mentor for me and my daughter, her Goddaughter Natasha Castillo who is also following her Nina's footsteps in Law Enforcement. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Even though the years went by I could still see her face smiling, glowing and laughing with the updated stories we would share over the phone and emails together on how our families were growing. We had some good times back in the days. Please keep in touch and know I will always be here too. May God comfort you at this time and always. Love, her Comadre' Jeannette (Pichardo),Rudy, Chazz, Dante`, Natasha and Raymond Jr. Castillo

Shawn Sparks

April 29, 2008

To Lupes Family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts. Lupe was an inspiration. I worked with her for 2 years at the Rancheria were she found a place in my heart! She became a true friend! Even after leaving the rancheria she is one of the few who continued to stay in contact with me! I miss our lunch dates! I share your loss of one of the most courageous and beautiful woman I have ever meet in my life! May you all find peace and acceptance as she herself did..

Cara Beatty

April 29, 2008

Dear Baker Family:
I'm so sorry to hear about Lupe's death. She was a unique woman.

Tiffany weatherbee Nicole Stewart (Hartnell Cleaners)

April 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was the SWEETESt and nicest person!!! she always had a smile on her face and was concerned about others no matter what! I did not get the chance to know her very well but my sister nicole did. She came in to the cleaners where we worked and they would talk 4ever. She Will truely be missed. Our Hearts and prayers go out to you!

Julie Hansen

April 27, 2008

I am so sorry to her the news of her passing. She was a great person who at times I always looked up to her for all her hard work that she did in everything she put her mind to. I have so many fond memories of her and I doing so many functions and fun things with Palo Cedro Panthers. She is and will always be an inspiration to me and I will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out all of you.
Please call if you ever need anything at all.
Love Julie Hansen and Family

Melodie Batman

April 27, 2008

Baker Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Lupe was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was always so kind and so full of life. My thoughts are with you.

Jim & Darleene Terry

April 27, 2008

Dear Mike and Family,
We're so sorry for your loss - Lupe was a bright light who went way too soon, all our love, Jim and Darleene

Jorge Rodriguez

April 26, 2008

Mike, Kristina, Erika and the Castillos,
We're sorry for your loss at this time. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Rodriguez'

Greg and Kathy Butler

April 26, 2008

Baker and Castillo Families,
We share your deep loss of your beloved Lupe. Our very sincerest condolences. She was a wonderful friend!

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