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Nellie Castillo Obituary

In Loving Memory of Nellie Martinez Castillo Aug. 8 1926 - Nov. 14 2010 Born Nellie Ballesteros to Mary Ballesteros Perez and Victor Ortiz in Banning, California. Married to her childhood sweetheart Edmund Martinez for over 30 years and widowed in 1976. Re-married to Felix Castillo a wonderful loving man for over 30 years and after caring for him at home was widowed in 2009 . Nellie was the loving mother to Edmund Martinez JR, Patrick Martinez, Daniel Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez Gomez. Nellie was the Grandmother to 7 grandsons, 3 granddaughters , 2 great grandsons and 2 great granddaughters who she loved very much. But was "Grandma Nellie" to many. She was also survived by 3 sisters. Nellie is an original homeowner in Santa Fe Springs for over 50 years. Lifetime PTA member with Rancho Santa Gertrude's. And her home was awarded numerous times the Santa Fe Springs Beautification Award which she was very proud of!She did move to Mesa Arizona but came home after the passing of her husband to be in her home once again. Nellie's wish was to pass like her grandmother as she slept God granted that wish as she peacefully passed in her home while she napped. She was known by Many and Loved by All. Services: Monday, November 22, 2010 White Emerson Mortuary 13304 E. Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601 viewing 4-7pm, Rosary 7PM.. Mass will be on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 St Bruno Catholic Church Whittier, CA 10:00am - mass 15740 Citrus Tree Road Whittier, CA 90603-2498. Burial Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Montebello, CA.

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Published by Whittier Daily News on Nov. 23, 2010.

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Elizabeth Gomez

November 13, 2024

Mom, another November without you. Miss you so much!
Casey has now graduated and is now a RN working at USC-Surgical ICU! You would be so proud of him.
Jackie worked really hard while pregnant and Graduated with her Masters. They had Ethan who is now 1-1/2...he is so darn cute! He was the answer to Jonah´s prayers for a little brother.
Brianne started her own business doing what she loves and is really good at teaching Acro and Dance to kids! They all love her.
Tell dad hi from me!
Love Lizzie

ELIZABETH GOMEZ

November 13, 2020

Mom, It is now 10 years since you left us. Still missing you. I am a Grandma now for 5 years. Mom you would just love Jonah. Casey is going to Nursing School. Casey is married to Jackie who is going for her masters now. Brianne still teaching dance and her health continues to improve. We talk about you all the time. Your home has put a roof over your Great Grandson Jonah's head. He loves HIS house! Love watching him ride his bike from the sidewalk, up the drive way and around side gate! All is good with the "Rockies" like you used to call us! See you in my dreams!!! LOVE YOU! PLEASE TELL POP HI!!!

Elizabeth Gomez

November 18, 2011

Mom, it has been a year now and this site will no longer exist. But YOU will always exist in my heart! You are so missed. I am cooking Thanksgiving in honor of you! I will be using the dishes you gave me last year but did not use :(.... We talk about you everyday! I smell you everyday! I cry for you everyday! I smile for you everyday! In every action I take I can hear you voice of reason and praise! I miss hearing you say "YES" with your little smile! Brianne is all better now, I know you had a part of healing her from heavan! I know you sit by Jesus now! I love you forever and I will always be your LIZZIE!

Elizabeth Gomez

December 3, 2010

Things are just not the same without you!

Elizabeth Gomez

November 30, 2010

I miss you Mom.....lizzie

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