Emily loved her family. She was fun loving & generous. Emily liked her mexican music & dancing. She loved to sew & cook mexican food. Emily was a Godmother & sponsor to many over the years. She was good-hearted; would do anything for you. Emily celebrated 50 years with the American Legion Post 213 Women’s Auxiliary. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Emily was preceded in death by her ex-husband Jesus L. Castro, son Paul Michael Castro, her parents Apolinar and Marie Perez, sister Cecilia Perez, brothers Tony Perez & Thomas Perez & great grandson Jordan Castro.
She is survived by her sons Jesse Gilbert Castro (Patsy) & Richard Michael Castro, sisters Josephine Arzola (Leo), Frances Alonzo & Margaret Orosco, grandson Jesse Gilbert Castro Jr. (Robin), grand daughter Christine Castro & grandson Michael, great grandchildren, Anthony Castro (Danielle), Natalie Castro, Jesse Gilbert Castro III (Jenna), & Sofia Castro, great great grandchildren, Ava Dixon, Cameron Dixon, Anthony Castro Jr., Jesse Gilbert Castro IV, Alyssa Murray & Jordon.
The family would like to thank Kaw River Care & Rehabilitation for the wonderful care & friendship that was given to Amelia for many years. They would also like to extend a thank you to Encompass Hospice for their kindness while helping Amelia through her final days.
Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1150 N. 38th St., KCK, 66102.
