Clara G.

Castillo

As her children prayed the last Hail Mary of the Holy rosary, Clara G. Castillo passed away from this life into eternal life on Monday, January 25 at the age of 94.

Clarita, Tia Clarita as she was affectionately called was born in Mercedes, Texas on August 12, 1926 to Juan and Sara S. Guajardo. She was preceded in death by her husband Leon, her daughter Beatrice, and a grandson Roel, her parents, four brothers and a sister.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Raul (Isabel), Evila (Reynaldo) Gonzales, Ruben (Blanca), Robert (Rosie) Castillo; 11 grandchildren, 18 great­ grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Pablo (Antonia) Guajardo, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Our special thanks to "Chayo" Gonzales who spent the last two years caring for our mother.

Also, a special thanks to Ricky, who took special care of her flowerbeds.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31 from 3 to 9 with recitation of the Holy rosary at 7:00. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, February 1 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church followed by interment at Restlawn Cemetery in La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Rodriguez and Tom Exterovich.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, everyone must wear a mask or face covering and institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.