Daniel Carver Castro

1921 - 2016

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

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Daniel Castro Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Daniel Carver Castro
Start: 2016-06-14T17:30:00.000Z
Location: San Gabriel Mission

Daniel Carver Castro
January 22, 1921 - June 1, 2016

Long time Pasadena resident and community activist, Danny Castro, passed away in peaceful sleep on June1, 2016. Born in Floresville Texas in 1921 to Leopoldo and Maria Castro, he was orphaned at an early age then raised in California.
Danny served in the California Conservation Corp at Oak Grove Park in Pasadena. During WWII he served in the US Army 91st Infantry Division, in North Africa and Italy. At War's end he started several businesses. Danny's Café, The Danzon Club, and Pasadena Transfer Company were a few. He was one of the first Spanish speaking realtors in Pasadena at Santa Fe Realty. His dedication to community service led him to leadership roles in the Knights of Columbus, Pasadena Uni-Vets, Mexican-American Scholarship Committee, Pasadena Little League and many other organizations. After retiring as a Par-Mutual Clerk, he returned to his roots as a rancher in Merced, raising cattle and horses. He eventually returned to Pasadena.
Danny revisited his WWII service sites in Italy, traveled to New Zealand and recently returned to Floresville, Texas for a Castro Family Reunion. There he was honored as the eldest of the Castro Clan. His long and remarkable life brought joy to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his storytelling and great sense of humor.
Precedeed in death by his wife of 67 years, Stella Magdaleno. He is survived by his five children, Daniel Jr., Rebecca, Rudy, Edward, Joseph, several grandchildren and a great grandson. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Memorial Services: San Gabriel Mission, June 14, 10:30 am.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News from Jun. 10 to Jun. 13, 2016.

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dave barsamian

June 21, 2016

...Timber, J.R., Rudy, Eddie, Jose...talk about 'solid rock' and 'bright light', Stella and Danny will always be remembered for the warmth, kindness, sincerity, cultural awareness and humor that your family generously shared with ours. Always here (MV) for you.
Best always,

Dave Barsamian family

June 20, 2016

To the entire Castro Family - From Mark and Yolanda Rael - We will always remember your dad's good will, his kindness, his humor, and his great friendship with our Father. May he rest in eternal peace.

June 15, 2016

Sorry for you loss. May the God of all comfort be with you in this time of mourning. (Psalm 145:18,19)

Breakfast at "The Office" Was always an honor to have Dad Castro at our table for breakfast. Priceless...

Eleanor Martinez

June 13, 2016

Rudy,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rudy and Donna

June 13, 2016

To have you as a grandfather was one of the greatest blessings I will be forever grateful for. From getting up at 4 am with you on the farm to milk the cows as a young child, to spending time with you flipping through old photos of your past while I listened to your life story just days before your passing, I enjoyed every moment I was able to spend with you. Thanks to you, I have held on to my passion to be civically engaged, work for a better environment and care for animals - these values have shaped who I am and they are why I ended up in Politics today. Most importantly you taught me how to laugh and have a sense of humor about life! I will be eternally grateful for our memories together and for the lessons you have taught me, which I will continue to live out proudly. Though you are gone, our special connection will never fade. Save a seat for me up there Grandpa.

Darlene Leyba

June 12, 2016

Truly a Pillar of the Pasadena Latino Community. We salute you Mr. Castro for being instrumental in the Community in business and in helping the Latino Students achieve higher education through your fundraising for Scholarships. May you Rest In Peace and know that you made a difference and will truly be missed. From The Latino Women's Organization
Community Organization of Pasadena for Advancement = C.O.P.A.

Michael Dombroski

June 11, 2016

Hi Rudy and family members.
I never knew your Dad, but from knowing you, and reading a brief history of his fulfilling and interesting life, it is evident that he was a wonderful father, person and role model for all. I am deeply sorry for your loss and hope you find a way to honour your Dad's memory in happiness - the way he would have liked. Please feel our love from this side of the world Rudy and know that you are in our thoughts.

From your friends
Michael, Rachel, Jacob, Corban and Freeman in New Zealand.

Craig Poppe

June 11, 2016

Rip Dan

95th birthday, January 2106

Lupe Castro

June 10, 2016

I was so lucky to have Dan Castro for my father-in-law for over 30 years. Lucky describes Dan, because if you were lucky enough to know him, he brought joy and laughter to your life.
Our daughters were lucky to have them for a grandfather who was ever present in their lives, never missing an event from baptisms, parties, school performances to college graduations. He was always the life of the party. Our friends loved you too.
We were so lucky that he was able to travel to the bay area and he out danced everybody at Mia's graduation party!
Lucky for him he died peacefully in his sleep without being ill or having to suffer. What a blessing.
Now Heaven and the angels are lucky to have him. Rest in well-deserved peace, Geyser. I will always feel lucky to have had you in our family's lives, and will cherish every memory of you.

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