Raul Calderon Castro

Raul: You've been gone for over a year now. I didn't have a chance to sign your guestbook in 2008, so here it goes. You were always there to give advice on so many topics including Habitat for Humanity...almost had me convinced I could be a construction helper when I retired. As far as I know I still have your woodworking project of the gun-shaped rubber band shooter. I hope to locate it in my move to my new location. I also was grateful for the special lapel pin "Travel No Faster than your Guardian Angel can Fly", a reminder to drive safely in my 60 mile round trip commute to the base. Just wanted to let you know you won't be forgotten. You can rest easy now. Oh yes, I still recall your lunchtime workout at the old building...practicing your golf stroke. Delain Culpepper, Colorado Springs CO

Alicia:I'm sorry to hear about your Dad,I know how much you loved him,you and your family are in my prayers

Marcella, sorry to hear about your loss..I have spent many hours over the years listening to Raul's experiences of life..he was a good man..be good to yourself..staff

Tim,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. May the love of friends & family carry you through your grief.

Dear Marcella,

I was saddened to hear of Raul's passing. During our five years working together on Habitat for Humanity projects, Raul was a friend and teacher. Not only was he a leader in house construction, he willingly used his experience to operate dirt moving equipment in preparing building sites for more than 22 homes. I personally and Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County are deeply indebted to our friend Raul Castro.

I will be happy to be in his company again when my days on earth are finished.

Marcella, may God bless you and your family.

Alicia I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad I know how much you loved and cherish him. you and yours are in my prayers. May God Bless you. If there is anything you need or that I can do please give me a call. Love Ya

Chela and family,

We will always have such fond memories of living across the street from you. The first Japanese New Years party at our house with you and Raul, Ed and Clara Lee Bubnar, Joe and Donna Haugen, was the start of a long time set of affairs. Raul was a very special friend and we will always keep him in our hearts. We know that he is helping out others even now because that is who he is and was. God Bless you and your family, whom we have called friends for so many years.

Dear Marcella and family, I was saddened to read of Raul's passing but I know he is at peace now.. Take care of yourself and hang on to all the memories of your husband, father and grand-father... Blessings, Linda and Richard Watt

To Marcella and Castro Family:We have so many fond memories of you and Raul help in the raising of our boys. With our deepest sympathy, Terry,Linda,Ryan and Kevin Callahan

Lo sentimos mucho y estamos con ustedes en estos momentos tan dificiles, esperamos encuentren paz y alivio pronto. El ya esta con Dios.
Antonio Serrano y Familia

To the Marcella and Family - Raul was an inspiration to many and always a joy to be around. He was a great spirited man and we are thankful he is at peace.

To the Castro family: We are sorry for your loss. We like to remember Raul standing beside the BBQ turning the Kielbasa at the Channel Islands Carvers picnics. He is missed by all of us.

Dear Castro Family,
Raul had been our neighbor for 20 years. We will remember him fondly and with a smile for all those things that made him so special ... his love of family, God and country. His open heart and arms were a special thing indeed. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. Chela, you are a remarkable and strong woman. We can all learn something from you! May your journey of grief be short and the memories long and lasting. God bless you all ...
Sue & Houston Brumley

To My Tia and Cousins,

Our condolences to you and your families.
The times we shared when were kids with my uncle will always be dear to my heart.

May God be with you.

Ruben, Monica, Matthew, Adam and Annika Velasquez

Tia Chela and Family,
Sorry about your lose tia. Hope you have peace and love.

Tia Chela and cousins,
So sorry of the loss of your wonderful husband and father. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

To the Castro Family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Raul. He touched so many lives and gave so much to others. My prayers go out to all of you, especially Marcella during your time of sorrow.

To the Castro Family,
Our deepest sympathy, our hearts go out to all. I thank the Lord for the 20+ years he allowed us to share with Raul and his family.

To the Castro Family,
We sorry to hear of the passing of our Uncle. Our hearts go out to the family. May God give you the peace and comfort during this time. He'll be missed but his suffering is over now. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
Larry, Sandra, Stephanie and Dominic Velasquez

Alicia, I am sorry to hear about you father. My prayers are with you and the family. May God bless you in your time of bereavment. Please call me!

Alicia, May God be with you and your family now and always. My prayers are with you.

I worked with Raul for a number of years. He was such a good listener. He always had a brilliant smile and jolly laugh. I send to you my deepest sympathies. He was a wonderful man and I know he didn't feel well these past few years. Because of his selfless acts he will be in a special place in heaven.

Alicia - my personal prayers to you and your family. Your father will be remembered with prayer as well in your praying community of St. Mary Magdalene. Godspeed to your loving dad! God bless you.

I was sadden to read of Raul's passsing to his new life.
I remenber Raul when We first joined the Knights of Columbus. Marcella God be with you and your family. Later I went to San Fernando Milssion Concil and seldom saw you and Raul.

To the Raul Castro family. I was deeply sadden to read about the passing of Raul. I worked with Raul a CBC Port Hueneme a number of years before being transferred to to Point Mugu. I last saw him in the late 90s at the carving club in Ventura. I always enjoyed visiting and talking with Raul. I now live in Lubbock, Texas and the picture of Raul in the paper is the way I remember him. Large smile and big mustache. He was great person. May God be with you all.