Jozelynn Varela

On September 17, 2011, after a long battle with cancer, she took the hand of Jesus while surrounded by her family at her home, at the young age of 13.

She was born and raised in Odessa, Tx. She was Catholic and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

She is survived by her parents, Charlie and Reshall Castillo of Odessa; her father, Freddie Varela of Odessa and his girlfriend, LynnDee Hoskinson of Odessa; her sister's, Kyrstin Castillo, Aubree Castillo, Mia Castillo, and Tatum Varela all of Odessa; her brother, Kannon Castillo of Odessa; her maternal grandmother, "Mamo" Patsy Hernandez of Rockwall, Tx.; her Pops, Barry Morrow of Rockwall, Tx.; her maternal grandfather, "Papo" Robert Hernandez of Odessa; her paternal grandmother, Maria E. Nieto of Odessa; her paternal grandmother, Mellie Castillo of Odessa; her paternal grandfather, Hector Nieto of Odessa; her paternal grandfather, Lalo Castillo of Odessa; maternal great grandparents, Benny and Valentina Hernandez of Odessa; paternal great grandparents, Alfredo and Nena Castillo of Odessa; uncle's and aunt's, Robert and Alma Hernandez of Odessa, Debiasie and Crystal Mendoza of Odessa, Eric Hernandez of Midland, Roxanne Sanchez of Odessa, James and Ruby Solis of Odessa, Joe and Valorie Venegas of Odessa, Trini and Bonnie Flores of Odessa; numerous cousins and extended family.

Pallbearers will be Robert Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Alyx Terrazas, Joshua Terrazas, Nick Flores, Jeffrey Hankins, Joseph Sanchez, and Caesar Urquidi.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 8a.m. - 9p.m. and Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 8a.m. - 10a.m. at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel.

Rosary will be said at 7p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 11a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Santiago Udayar officiating.

Arrangements are by Odessa Funeral Home.

ozelynn was a daughter, a big sister, a grand daughter, a great grand daughter, a niece, a cousin and a friend. She had a beautiful smile and sweet spirit, she had a sassy sense of humor and loved to laugh. She enjoyed great food and being with her family, she sang with a beautiful voice, she had an artistic talent to paint, she loved butterflies, her jewelry, and her puppy. She had a knack for mothering the children around her with such care and love, she had a flare for saying what was on her mind, and she always had concern for others, especially her parents. Jozelynn was our "Beautiful Warrior Girl" who loved the Lord, loved her life, and loved her family with everything she had. She made a lot of wonderful, caring and loving friends along her difficult journey. She fought for every single day of her precious life with such courage, strength, and grace, despite the many challenges that came her way. She was filled with so much perseverance, even in the midst of all her suffering and pain. She absolutely loved her little sisters, her little brother, and her Daddy. She shared a special bond with her Mother, her very best friend, Reshall, who never left her side from day one. Jozelynn left a giant imprint on our hearts and in our lives. We were so blessed to have her, if only for a while. She will forever remain with us, she will be missed, and will be loved always.

If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new! (2 Corinthians 5:17 - This is the scripture that God gave to Jozelynn on the last day of her life on earth.)

Even before I was born, God had chosen me to be His. (Galatians 1:15)

No matter the outcome and come what may, God is alway's victorious. We will never be defeated. God has a plan for all of us and if he decides to bring us to his house, it is with love and the promise of eternal life with him and his angels, in a beautiful place we call heaven.

Thank you to all our family and friends for all your prayer's, genorous hearts, love and support throughout our daughter's battle. We will forever be grateful. With all our love, The Castillo and Varela Family.