Celia Delores Castro

Celia was born in Abilene, Texas, on March 28, 1950, to Ellis and Carmen Barrera. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, Ellis Barrera.

Celia’s active spirit was evident throughout her youth and carried with her throughout her life. She played the saxophone in the school band, was an active member of the GI Forum, and remained devoted to her faith as a longtime member of Saint Vincent Catholic Church. Her radiant personality also shone in her younger years, when she earned recognition through local beauty pageants.

Celia is lovingly survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, J. Richard Castro; her daughters, Veronica Quiroz and Jessica Castro; and her son-in-law, Mark Quiroz. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Payton Magee, Casandra Quiroz, and Timothy Magee, who brought her immense joy throughout her life.

Celia retired after 30 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and cherished her days watching her grandchildren grow. She enjoyed decorating, oil painting, traveling, reading, and cooking. Above all else, Celia loved her family, and her unwavering devotion to them will never be forgotten.

Celia was a great listener—honest, funny, intelligent, and deeply faithful. Her strong Catholic faith guided her life and helped shape the values she passed on to her children. She took great pride in creating a warm and beautiful home for those she loved. Celia’s smile will forever light our hearts, and we hold close the hope of being together again one day.

Visitation and services will be held in honor of Celia’s life. A wake will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kingwood Funeral Home, located at 22800 US-59, Kingwood, TX 77339.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Martha’s Catholic Church, 4301 Woodridge Pkwy, Porter, TX 77365.

Following the Mass, Celia will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery during a service at 12:30 p.m., located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.

Family and friends are warmly invited to gather afterward at the family home, located at 12814 Tamarack Bend Lane, Humble, TX 77346, to share fellowship and remember Celia’s life.

Lord, grant her peace and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.

Amen.