Marina Castillo

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Marina G. Castillo, 51, died peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her residence after a fight with cancer with her family by her side. Her strong will to live, her unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends supported her in the three years against this war. She was known for her charming personality, her beautiful contagious smile and her loving nature. Marina was married for 28 yrs. to her husband Frank Castillo, Jr. She raised two beautiful boys, Isaac and Erik, whom without, she wouldn’t have had the resolve to put up the fight that she did. Marina is also survived by her caring parents: Guadalupe (Amanda) Gonzalez and Eloisa (Raul) Garcia; her sisters: Norma I. (Fabian) Rivera, Sandra E. (Rick) Martinez, Minerva Gonzalez, Yolanda (Ryan) Joyce, and Michelle White; brothers: Daniel (Vangie) Gonzalez, Guadalupe Gonzalez Jr. and Francisco R. Gonzalez; and family friend, Rebecca Ramos. Viewing will be Monday, June 6, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Viewing will continue Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa. Interment will follow at 12 noon at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.