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Jacob died peacefully at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital on April 18, 2002. Dad was born March 3, 1932 in Aragon, NM. He is survived by; his wife, Eloisa of Albuquerque; his daughter, Gloria Traynham and husband, Jeff; his sons, Robert and Daniel Castillo; eight grandchildren, Sean and Jeff Holt, Danny, Alec and Matt Castillo, Michelle, Nicole and Kristen Traynham; two great-grandsons, Isaiah and Sean Holt; two sisters; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Belen High School in 1950 where he lettered in football and played on the all-star football team. He was a ranger during the Korean War Conflict and he received the Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Albuquerque with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. He was a member of the DAV, VFW and the American Legion. His parents; Martin and Atanacia Castillo; and his brother, Ramon, preceded him in death. Cremation will be handled by Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona S.E. in Albuquerque. A private ceremony at a later date will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. God bless you, dad. You're finally at peace.
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