

On October 26, 1958 she married the love of her life, Adolfo Castillo. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage and four children.
Ramona, affectionately known as "Moni", worked a long career as a cook for the family owned restaurant, "Mi Tierra Super Taco". She also made time to sing in the choir at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she was a long standing parishioner. She enjoyed attending their 7:00 a.m. morning mass and singing with the choir whenever possible. Other favorites included thrift-store shopping, hoping to find new treasures at bargain prices. When at home, she enjoyed feeding all the neighborhood cats and admiring their playfulness.
Moni is survived by her husband, Adolfo Castillo, two sons; Adolfo Castillo Jr. and Chuy Castillo, and two daughters; Esther Castillo and Betty Najera.
Her legacy includes grandchildren; Vivian Leon, Isaac Jr. Velasquez, Francisco Saavedra, Benjamin P. Saavedra, Michelle Najera, Gabriella Najera, Adriana Najera, Christian Castillo, Adrian Castillo, Denise Gonzalez, and Ceasar Castillo. Great grandchildren include; Ariel Leon, Aeryk Leon, Aries Leon, Somai Amor Velasquez, Mylina Love Velasquez, Francisco Jay Saavedra, and Catalaya Saavedra. Sibling Estela Mendez predeceased her. Surviving her is her brother Armando Nevarez and sister Joaquina Diaz.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Humphrey, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, California 91910. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at her parish church, St. Rose of Lima, 293 "H" Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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