She was born on November 23, 1973, to Joe Castillo and Merced Acosta in Austin, TX.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Castillo, brother; Jimmy J. Castillo, and her maternal grandmother, Augustina Ramirez Castillija.
She married Christopher A. Rosales Sr., on September 5, 1997, and they shared 6 children and 8 grandchildren.
Gracie is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Christopher A. Rosales. Her children, Micheal "Mikey" Castro, Rene & Jackie Castro, Christopher A. Rosales Jr., Christian A. Rosales, Destiny Yanes and Elisa F. Rosales. Her grandchildren, whom she adored; Abigail, Emalyn, Addison, Mikey, Maddie Castro, and Adrian, Azalen, Avery Alfaro; and survived by her siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Gracie had an unimaginable amount of strength and light that inspired all who had come to know her. She is and will forever be an inspiration of strength to us all. We love you, Gracie!
A visitation for Gracie will be held Friday, July 1, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. Following will be a committal service, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
Serving as pallbearers are Michael Castro, Rene Castro, Christopher Rosales Jr., Christian Rosales, Joey Castillo, and Gilbert Roland Alvarez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Rosales family.
