Ted Castro

Ted Castro passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Providence St Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA, surrounded by family. Ted was born on September 4, 1965, to Salvador and Frances Castro (Baca) in Albuquerque New Mexico. He and his twin sister were the last of 8 children.

While growing up in Albuquerque, Ted participated in youth football, Young Life and various high school clubs, making many lifelong connections. After graduating from Del Norte High School in 1983, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, in which he served 4 years, finishing as a Helicopter Structures Mechanic. Ted made California his home after being stationed in Tustin, CA. After the military, he held jobs in the mortgage industry and computer training industry, as well as sharing ownership in a small business. Ted was also a certified dog trainer, which he had great skill for helping the pups and their owners. He took pride in all that he did.

Ted married his lifelong friend Dee Ann (Frew) on October 10, 2010. They enjoyed many trips to visit family, golfing together (always trying to find new courses to play), and many home projects. They also enjoyed supporting and cheering on their grandchildren at sporting events, whether in person or streaming online.

Ted invested in and celebrated every person he knew. He was a caring father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He made sure to take care of those around him and he always encouraged others to do their best. He will truly be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Frances Castro, and brother Robert Castro. He is survived by his loving wife Dee Ann Castro, son Hayden Castro, daughter Amanda Nelson (grandchildren Joshua, Troy and Bridget), sisters Flora Castro, Stephnie Stone (Kevin); Trini Taylor (Maurice); Virginia Castro, Linda Durgan and Yvette Raynor (Matt), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, 902 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, California 92832, on October 17, 2026, at 11:00am. A second Celebration of Life will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at a future date with interment following at Santa Fe National Cemetery.