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Martin E. Castillo, 79, a resident of the Albuquerque area most of his life, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, May 16, 2000, after a short bout with cancer. He was surrounded by his family who included his wife of 58 years, Olivia Castillo of Albuquerque; daughters, Liz Gurule and husband, Adrian of Albuquerque and Patty Salas and husband, Dave of Rio Rancho; sons, Max Castillo and wife, Susan of Albuquerque, Marty Castillo and wife, Martha of Santa Fe, John Castillo and wife, Cecilia of Albuquerque, and Steve Castillo and wife, Diane of Rio Ranch; grandchildren, Derick, Danna, Jody and Sara Castillo, Michael and Matthew Gurule, Monica, Nicole, and Julie Salas; and sister, Catherine Toman of Albuquerque; brother, Alex Castillo and wife, Billie of Belen. Mr. Castillo was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Beatrice Castillo; brother, David Castillo; and granddaughter, Amanda Castillo. He was a WWII veteran and retired as owner of Martin's Barber Shop. Mr. Castillo was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was active with the Bear Canyon Senior Citizens' Center and the New Mexico Senior Olympics. Everyone valued his good disposition, kind heart, and wonderful sense of humor. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 18, 2000, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father William McCarren, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Derick, Danna, David, and Jody Castillo, Michael and Matthew Gurule. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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