Evelyn Landas DeCastro

Virginia Beach - On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Evelyn Landas De Castro passed away peacefully in her sleep. Evelyn was a woman of profound faith, love, and devotion to her family and friends. Her greatest passion was sharing the love of Jesus Christ and inspiring others to receive Him as their Lord and Savior. She dedicated her life to service and selfless giving, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Born in the Philippines, Evelyn married Ruben De Castro on January 4, 1965. Following Ruben's enlistment in the U.S. Navy and his becoming an American citizen, Evelyn moved to the United States to reunite with her husband and start a new life together in Athens, Georgia. Later, when Ruben was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, they purchased their first home in Virginia Beach, where they raised their three children. They were married for over 56 years.
Before her marriage, Evelyn attended Lyceum of the Philippines University in Manila, completing two years of college. During her marriage, she served at the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) for ten years, corresponding with ministry partners. She also ministered at The Filipino Rock Church, served as an elder at Faith Works Church and Abounding Grace Church, and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. For over twenty years, she led a home Bible study that met every Sunday. But to Evelyn, titles were insignificant; what mattered most was demonstrating Christ's love to others and building up the faith of believers.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her father Francisco Landas, her mother Elizabeth Landas, her brothers Frankie and Rolando Landas, and her husband Ruben De Castro. She is survived by her sister Myrna Jimenez, brother Edwin Landas, sister Mylene Javier, son Rucel De Castro, daughter Ruby De Castro-Brown, son Rudel De Castro, daughter-in-law Tracee De Castro, son-in-law Paul Brown, granddaughters Kelsey Willets, Morgan De Castro, Mya De Castro, Avalyn Brown, and Grace De Castro, grandsons Riley De Castro and Christian Brown, grandson-in-law Javier Willets, great-granddaughter Genesis Willets, and great-grandson Beckham Willets.
Evelyn's legacy of love and faith will be deeply missed by many. To honor her memory, friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life:
• Visitation: Friday, April 11, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Memorial Service: Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Both events will be held at Virginia Beach First Church of the Nazarene, located at 4413 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455. For more information, please call (757) 464-4941.
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