Blanca Hilaria Castillo

Blanca Hidali Castillo, 103, was carried to be with our Lord on July 12, 2025 at her daughter Patricia Villarruel’s home in Livonia, MI. She was born September 8, 1921 in Bogota, Colombia, the daughter of Marta Maria Perez and Policarpo Segura. Blanca was the beloved wife of her late husband of 67 years, Carlos Julio Castillo.

Devoted mother of Carlos Fernando Castillo (Judi), Edgar Miguel Castillo (Barbara), Hector Julio Castillo (Amanda), Hugo Alberto Castillo, Deyanira Cecilia Cooney (Francis), and Patricia del Pilar Villarruel (Arturo). Doting grandmother of Jeanine Marie Castillo-Miller, Philippe Castillo, Brian Vaughan Castillo, Lianna Francine Castillo, Nicholas Armando Castillo, Joaquín Gerardo Castillo, Brandon William Castillo, Barton Andrew Castillo, Brittany Ashley Castillo, Francis Neal Cooney (deceased), Alyssa Diane Cooney (deceased), Scott Garrett Cooney, Alejandro Miguel Villarruel, and Natali Laitza Villarruel. Loving great grandmother of Mario Javier Castillo-Miller, Josefina Marlies Castillo-Miller, William Carlos Castillo-Miller, Verena Maxine Castillo, Julian Reynard Castillo, César Josue Castillo, Teresa Anne Castillo, Gianpaola Maria Castillo, Paloma Ines Castillo, Oscar Louis Castillo, Diego Clemente Castillo, Maryanne Renae Renard, Marya Gabryella Cooney, Syerra Ashlynn Cooney, Layla Ysabella Cooney, Mason Francis Cooney, Maxwell Tristan Cooney, Analaigh Blanca Villarruel, and Maya Julia Villarruel. Adoring great great grandmother of Oliver Neal-Howard Kaley, Noah Issac-Finn Kaley, Alayna Diane Kaley, Vicente Alexander Rivas, Vivien Elaine Rivas, and Julien Francois Renard.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Alfonso Anibal Segura, Rosa America Segura, and Luis Jorge Segura.

Blanca always sought to follow God’s word and be generous to those in need. She moved to a new country without knowing the language or customs to fulfill a dream of creating opportunities and a better life for her family. She had the privilege of seeing that legacy come to life in her 6 children, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren who she inspired to be brave, patient, and kind through her words of encouragement. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitching, gardening, knitting, cooking, and sewing. She was a beacon of kindness, faith, generosity, and love for her family.

Even though her candle has gone out here, God will receive her with all the love and joy of being reunited with those who have gone before her and are welcoming her with open arms in heaven.

Visitation Tuesday July 15th from 4-8pm, rosary at 7pm, at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at St Aidan Catholic Church in Livonia on Wednesday July 16th at 10:30am (in state viewing will take place from 10-10:30am before mass).

You may livestream services on Wednesday using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZlMZNS8lLA