Andressa G. Castillo - age 34, passed away peacefully in Gilbert, AZ on December 29, 2012 with family at her side. A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil she emigrated to the United States in 1987 when she was a young child. Her father was a missionary to Texas when he moved his family to the United States to be with him. Andressa met the love of her life, Jose, in Garland, Texas. Andressa attended schools in Texas, Pennsylvania and Arizona where at ASU she earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Education (Summa Cum Laude) which served her well as she devoted her life to raising their four children.
Andressa is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Jose; their children to whom she was a loving and cherished mommy, Antonio (9 years), Isabella (7 years), Luciana (2 years) and Benicio (1 year); her loving parents, Antonio and Selma Oliveira; her sisters, Thalita and Michelle Oliveira and Anne Silva; her many in-laws and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visit after 1:00 PM and attend 2:00 PM Funeral Services on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Services will conclude at the mortuary.
