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CASTILLO -- Alejandro "Alex" C. Castillo, age 89, a life-long resident and business owner of Belen, NM, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 after a long illness in the loving arms of his family. He owned Alex and Billie's "The Saloon." Alex was a past member of the Lions Club and various other local organizations. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a beloved member of our community and known for his sense of humor and kindness. Alex was always willing to help others in trouble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Castillo and Beatrice Chavez; two brothers, Dave and Martin Castillo; and his sister, Catherine Toman. Alex is survived by his wife, Billie Castillo; four daughters, Candise Castillo-Garcia and her husband, James, Theresa Romero, Sonja Ratzlaff and her husband, Larry and Lisa Garcia. The family thanks everyone for all their help during Alex's illness. They especially would like to thank the doctors and nurses on the Floor 5D at the Veteran Administration Hospital in Albuquerque, NM; the nurses and staff of the Laurel Nursing Home; and, the caregivers who came everyday to the Castillo's home who provided such loving care of Alex. A final visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. by Deacon Rudy Zamora. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Colonel Joseph D. Chavez, Fernando Chavez, Alex Romero, David Castillo, Marty Castillo, and Jody Garcia. Sign Alejandro's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Thu January 03, 2008