Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 26, 2019, at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church with Rev. Baskar officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. A prayer service/rosary will be 7:00 PM Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St.
Rosa was born July 17, 1934 to Jose Rubio and Isabel in Hondo, Texas. She was married for 50 years to her one and only beloved Rudy Castanon Sr. Rosa was employed in food service at AISD for 27 years.
Survivors include three sons Rudy Castanon Jr. and wife Miriam of Midlothian, TX, Ricky Castanon and significant other Becky Bailey, Roland Castanon and wife Cindy all of Abilene, two daughters Rosemarie Gaytan of Dallas, Rebecca Ann Castanon of Hamlin, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
The family would like to thank Angela Riley from Kindly Care for the excellent service given to Rosa.