Frank Castruita, Sr., age 100 of Austin, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, January 18, 2009. He was born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico to Andres and Juanita Castruita. He was preceded in death by his wife, Basilia R. Castruita in 1998. We recently held a 100th birthday reception in his honor at Serrano's downtown. He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia C. Flores; granddaughter, Toni M. Flores; sons, Frank Castruita Jr. and wife Bennie, Richard J. Castruita, Roland Castruita and wife Dora, Grabiel Castruita and wife Peggie; sisters, Julia Torres, Trinity Casarez and Pauline Guerrero. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Weed-Corley-Fish South Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Kirk McCormick, Gerard J. Castruita, Sean Paul Castruita, Stephen Melendrez, Zachary Castro and Matthew Castro.
