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Gregory Castillo Jr.
03/12/1958 - 05/20/2012
Gregory Castillo Jr. passed away on May 20th, 2012 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born March 12th, 1958 in Santa Maria, Ca. Gregory attended Adam Elementary School, El Camino Junior High, and graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1976. He also attended Allan Hancock College and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was employed in janitorial services and had numerous other jobs until his disability.
Gregory was blessed with a "Beautiful" singing voice and was honored with the Henry Award at the Holiday Inn in 1975 where he received a standing ovation for singing "Your Song" by Elton John. His Passion was singing and playing the guitar, composing music and looking forward to recording. As a youth, he was very active in Boy Scouts and YMCA, both Greg and his Brother Leon enjoyed camping and hiking with the Boy Scouts. Both were inseparable during their growing days. As a Catholic he received all of his Sacraments and was a true believer in God and found much comfort knowing there were so many prayer offerings for him. Greg was very honest and generous; he enjoyed pleasing others and would gladly give you his shirt off his back, quiet in nature but most of all a gentleman in every way.
Gone but never forgotten. You have earned the kingdom of heaven and you will always be in our hearts. He is survived by his Parents: Mother Virginia and Albert Serna of Santa Maria, Sons Gregory Castillo of San Luis Obispo and Anthony Castillo of Arroyo Grande. Brother Leon K. Castillo (Kathleen) of San Luis Obispo, Sisters Patricia Hernandez (Pete) Los Banos, Debbie Martinez (Ricky) of Santa Maria and Birdie Puertas (Guad) of Santa Maria, as well as numerous Nieces, Nephews, Uncles, Aunts, and his Step Grandfather Gilbert Tacas of Stockton, Ca.
Gregory Castillo was preceded in Death by his Father Gregory Castillo Sr. in 1976, Brother Michael Lara Castillo 1997, Maternal Grandmother Emma Tacas 1994, Paternal Grandmother Julia Garcia 2005, and Maternal Grandfather Fermin Lara 2009 also Paternal Grandfather Mr. Leon Castillo in the forties.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Dichmann, Dr. Tawardos of the Santa Barbara County Public Health (Santa Maria) especially, Dr. Levy and Case Manager Joseph Flores, Hospice care of Santa Maria. All of the Health Care Providers for Greg will always be appreciated and remembered.
A viewing will take place for Greg at St. Joseph's Church on Monday, May 28th, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm. Mass will take place at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 also at St. Joseph's Church located at 298 South Thompson Avenue in Nipomo. Burial to follow at Santa Maria Cemetery District.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of:
Lori Family Mortuary
Santa Maria
03/12/1958 - 05/20/2012
Gregory Castillo Jr. passed away on May 20th, 2012 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born March 12th, 1958 in Santa Maria, Ca. Gregory attended Adam Elementary School, El Camino Junior High, and graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1976. He also attended Allan Hancock College and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was employed in janitorial services and had numerous other jobs until his disability.
Gregory was blessed with a "Beautiful" singing voice and was honored with the Henry Award at the Holiday Inn in 1975 where he received a standing ovation for singing "Your Song" by Elton John. His Passion was singing and playing the guitar, composing music and looking forward to recording. As a youth, he was very active in Boy Scouts and YMCA, both Greg and his Brother Leon enjoyed camping and hiking with the Boy Scouts. Both were inseparable during their growing days. As a Catholic he received all of his Sacraments and was a true believer in God and found much comfort knowing there were so many prayer offerings for him. Greg was very honest and generous; he enjoyed pleasing others and would gladly give you his shirt off his back, quiet in nature but most of all a gentleman in every way.
Gone but never forgotten. You have earned the kingdom of heaven and you will always be in our hearts. He is survived by his Parents: Mother Virginia and Albert Serna of Santa Maria, Sons Gregory Castillo of San Luis Obispo and Anthony Castillo of Arroyo Grande. Brother Leon K. Castillo (Kathleen) of San Luis Obispo, Sisters Patricia Hernandez (Pete) Los Banos, Debbie Martinez (Ricky) of Santa Maria and Birdie Puertas (Guad) of Santa Maria, as well as numerous Nieces, Nephews, Uncles, Aunts, and his Step Grandfather Gilbert Tacas of Stockton, Ca.
Gregory Castillo was preceded in Death by his Father Gregory Castillo Sr. in 1976, Brother Michael Lara Castillo 1997, Maternal Grandmother Emma Tacas 1994, Paternal Grandmother Julia Garcia 2005, and Maternal Grandfather Fermin Lara 2009 also Paternal Grandfather Mr. Leon Castillo in the forties.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Dichmann, Dr. Tawardos of the Santa Barbara County Public Health (Santa Maria) especially, Dr. Levy and Case Manager Joseph Flores, Hospice care of Santa Maria. All of the Health Care Providers for Greg will always be appreciated and remembered.
A viewing will take place for Greg at St. Joseph's Church on Monday, May 28th, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm. Mass will take place at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 also at St. Joseph's Church located at 298 South Thompson Avenue in Nipomo. Burial to follow at Santa Maria Cemetery District.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of:
Lori Family Mortuary
Santa Maria
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