Rebecca was born on March 18th, 1941 in Corsicana, Texas, to parents Arturo and Rosa Ramirez. She
grew up primarily in the Fort Worth area alongside 9 siblings. Rebecca graduated from Technical High
School in 1959 and continued her education at Hardin-Simmons University, graduating with a B.A. in
Elementary Education in 1966.
Her career as a kindergarten teacher began in Anaheim, California before continuing in San Antonio, TX,
while she pursued her Masters Degree in Mid Management at The University of Texas, San Antonio
(graduating in 1979).
In 1982, she returned to Fort Worth to serve as principal of Washington Heights Elementary School until
her retirement in 2001. During her tenure, Washington Heights was recognized as an exemplary
bilingual school for two years.
Praised in the community for her leadership and commitment to her students and teachers. Rebecca
was a dedicated educator as well as an active member of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas and
the Hardin-Simmons Alumni Committee.
Rebecca was a remarkable woman who lived a life filled with passion and courageously forged her own
path. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home, gardening, traveling, and politics. She
was a great dog lover, and her chihuahua, Princess, was one of the joys of her life.
Rebecca will be greatly missed for her generosity, love and devotion to her family and champion for
bilingual education. Her laughter and feisty spirit will be forever cherished. She is preceded in death by
her parents Arturo and Rosa Ramirez, brothers, Anselmo (Sam) Castillo and Gregory Castillo, sister, Ruth
Blanco, nephews, Juan Blanco Jr. and Ernest Castillo, niece, Patricia Castillo. She is survived by her
siblings, Elizabeth Soto and husband Jesse, Maria Espinoza and husband John, Magdalena Castillo,
Rosalee Martinez, Martha Olguin and husband Ralph and Samuel Ramirez as well as many nieces,
nephews and countless beloved friends.
A socially distanced visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23th between 4pm-8pm at Laurel Land
Funeral Home on 7100 Crowley Road 76134 in Fort Worth, Texas. The burial will take place Wednesday,
February 24th at 10:00 am at the same location. Masks will be required at both services. Laurel Land can be
reached at 817-293-1350 or www.laurellandfuneralhome.com
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