Yolanda Castillo's Obituary
Yolanda Castillo, 60, of Memphis, TX, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Memphis with Father John Sangabathini officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.
Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 20th from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Rosary will be said at 5:00 PM.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Yolanda was born on September 5, 1963, in Stamford, TX, to Alejandro and Alicia (Salinas) Flores. She moved to Memphis in 1974 with her family and has been a member of the community ever since. Yolanda married Nasario Castillo and they had 3 children together. She had a career as a cook at the Memphis Convalescent Center for over 15 years. Yolanda attended the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Memphis.
Yolanda deeply loved her pets, and was especially fond of her chihuahua dogs. She had a vast collection of Precious Moments Dolls. Yolanda had a giving heart and dedicated her life to serving others. As the oldest daughter in her family, she helped raise her younger siblings. As an adult, she was the Godmother of her many nieces and nephews. Her kindness and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her father, Alejandro; she went to Heaven alongside her mother, Alice; her husband, Nasario Castillo; and her son, Alonzo Castillo.
Yolanda is survived by her daughters, Andrea Medina and husband Gilbert, and Amanda Castillo; 7 siblings: brothers, Victor Flores, Alex Flores, Frankie Flores and wife Debbie, Michael Flores, and Adrian Flores and wife Shasta; sisters, Emma Vaquera, and Cindy Castillo and husband Lalo; and 6 grandchildren, Larissa, Nyla, Marrissa, Dominic, Christian, and Sergio Jr.
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