Aurora Castro was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Aurora always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Aurora was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.
Her parents were Francisco Beltran and Hermelinda Villicana. Aurora was raised in Villa Morelos, Michoacan, Mexico. Always able to express herself well, Aurora possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Aurora was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, Aurora was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. She had five brothers and one sister. Aurora had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
As a young child, Aurora showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Our mother enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She went to school up to the second grade. She loved to climb trees. Our mother also participated in Catholic Church activities. She had many lead roles in her church plays. In her spare time she liked cooking and sewing.
Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Aurora was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. During her teenage years, she was President of the Catholic catechism.
Friends and acquaintances found Aurora an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Aurora was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of her best friends were Juventina Jimenez and Imelda Alejos. Later in life, she became friends with Guadalupe Garcia, Angelina Barajas and Rosalba Palacios.
A good listener with an engaging personality, Aurora was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid herself, Aurora identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Aurora was blessed with eleven surviving children, Bertha Castro, Adalberto Castro, Rosa Castro, Pedro Castro, Arturo Castro, Guadalupe Castro, Moises Castro, Maria AuxiLio Castro, Rosalio Castro, Pablo Castro and Marcos Castro. Aurora’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Aurora was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Aurora was dedicated and devoted to her family. She was caring and generous to everyone she knew and was loved by all of us. She was a full time loving mother. Some of her most cherished moments were the love, respect, admiration and gratitude from all of her children.
Aurora was a generous woman who prized that same quality in others. So it’s little wonder that she was so active and giving in her community. Aurora was a member of several community groups, including helping serve with many church activities. Aurora held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to her. She was a member of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church Community for 41 years.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Aurora truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included Villa Morelos, Michoacan, Mexico.
Aurora was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Aurora’s favorites was a cat named "la gata", but it was a male cat. They were best friends for 8 years.
Aurora passed away on May 9, 2010 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Rosalio, eleven children, 24 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Fernando Castro. Services were held at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 1234 Palm Ave., Beaumont, CA. On Friday, May 14, 2010, at 10:00 AM. Aurora was laid to rest in Mountain view Cemetery, Beaumont, CA.
The family would like to especially thank Rosa Castro and Norberto Gonzalez for taking care of our mother every minute, every hour, every day, every month and every year for the past 6 years. They are true heroes.
Aurora was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Aurora had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Aurora Castro.
Arrangements were entrusted to Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, California
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