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Felix Castruita Obituary

CASTRUITA-Felix Castruita, 93, born November 20, 1911 in El Monte, CA passed away on January 17, 2005. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Rosalina (Flores) Castruita and their 11 children: Yolanda (Klein), Larry, Joe, Marty (Rodriguez), Rosie (Marcelo), Beatrice (Buchanan), Carol (Salter), Chris (Podesta), Felix, Robert, Phillip, 32 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sisters Evelyn, Molly, and Lecha, numerous nephews and nieces. Felix served in the U.S. Army 1st Calvary Division and during WWII was deployed to the South Pacific were he served under General Douglas Mac Arthur. He was a devout Catholic and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A trade as a barber he continued serving his clients up until his final year. Services will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, located at 435 Berkeley, Claremont, CA 91711 909-626-3596. Rosary will be held on Friday January 21st at 7:00 P.M. and a funeral mass will be conducted on Sat urday, January 22nd at 8:15 A.M. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello, CA. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Quiet Canyon restaurant in Montebello, CA following the burial. Flowers can be sent to Todd Memorial Chapel at 570 N. Garey Ave, Pomona. 909-622-1217. our husband and father: We will miss you and we find great comfort and peace knowing you will be with God. Todd Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Jan. 20, 2005.

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Barbara Clayton (Pasko)

January 23, 2005

Dear Yolanda & Family,



May all your happy memories quickly replace the sorrow you now feel. You will be in my prayers.



Sincerely,



Barbara Clayton (Pasko)

Susan Shieff

January 22, 2005

Yolanda, My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort from the many precious memories you have shared.

With love and prayers,

Cynthia Goldman

January 21, 2005

My Uncle Felix will forever be remembered by me as one of those remarkable people who stood large in my lifetime. Solid as a rock, strong in his convictions of right and wrong, kind and compassionate to those who needed compassion most. I'm quite fortunate to be able to say we are linked by blood. May he rest in peace and be with God. Love and kind wishes to my Aunt and cousins. Cindy

Hope Novella

January 21, 2005

Rosie Marcelo and family,

No one is truly gone who is loved, that is why someone so cherished and who meant so much to everyone will always be present in our hearts and in our memories. Your father is now resting in peace.

Gene O'connor

January 20, 2005

Yolanda & family, my heart felt condolences. I know that a father of eleven must have worked hard most of his life for the loves of his life. May God welcome him into His arms and may He comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Diane Echevarria-Scaife

January 20, 2005

My prayers are with you and your family

and may you find comfort in the loving

memories you have shared through the years.

Mary Smith (Hobbs)

January 20, 2005

Yolanda and family, Your father sounds like a wonderful man. May God comfort you in your loss.

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