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Helen Ruth Appel VanderMolen Castillo

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75212 Lee Road (Hwy. 437)

Covington, Louisiana

Helen Castillo Obituary

Helen Ruth Appel VanderMolen Castillo passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the age of 78. Helen was born on Friday, January 3, 1936 in New Orleans, LA. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, John George VanderMolen, Jr. and three daughters, Deborah Ann, Sandra Ann, and Jody Ann, her parents, Althea Gendusa and Joseph Appel; and siblings, Mary Louise and Joseph Appel, Jr. She is survived by five children, Cindy Romero, Robin VanderMolen, Betsy Combetta, John G. VanderMolen, III, and Jackie Paysse. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, 75212 Lee Road, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.bagnellfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2014.

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