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CASTILLO -- Victor J. Castillo, 78, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2007 from accidental injuries. He was born January 21, 1929 in Albuquerque to Victorio and Maria Castillo. He married Charleen J. Herrera on August 9, 1952 in Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Castillo was a registered pharmacist operating Victors Regent Pharmacy in Albuquerque for over 52 years. He was a veteran in the Korean Conflict serving with the US Army. Mr. Castillo was the recipient of the Ernie Welch Award, The Bowl of Hygeia, as well as the Distinguished Alumni Award, and was the past president of the New Mexico Pharmacist Association and a co-founder of Regent Drugs of New Mexico. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gaming. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charleen J. Castillo of Albuquerque; daughter, Carolyn M. Castillo, MD and her husband, Rick Folley of North Richland Hills, TX; sons, David A. Castillo, DDS and his wife, Catherine, John V. Castillo and his wife, Sharon, Charles P. Castillo and his wife, DeAnna; and Louis J. Herrera and wife, Viola, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Sean, Javier, Bianca, Reyna, Joshua, Jacob, Alexandra and Christie; twin sister, Alice Montano; sisters, Evangelina Aragon, Carmen Richards, Irene Candelaria, Maria Louisa Collum and Gloria Castillo; several brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Monday, April 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Castillo, Javier Castillo, Sean Castillo, Jacob Castillo, Ken Corazza, Leonard Montano, Carlos Marquez, and Louis Herrera. Friends may visit with the family Monday, April 23, 2007, at the church one hour prior to Rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Pharmaceutical Care Foundation for UNM Scholarships, 2716 San Pedro NE, Suite C, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun April 22, 2007