It is so important to remember ancestral people, who lived, loved, and worked in our town and/or the San Diego County area. Their achievements added to community strength, the importance of family, and to the diversity we prize in our country. Robert Castellanos was born into a distinguished family that left its mark on education, business, community service, the military and more. 

The Lemon Grove Historical Society board and membership sends warm best wishes and condolences to the Castellanos family,  a pioneer dynasty in Lemon Grove since the early 20th century. The dynasty's accomplishments are legion. Robert "Bobby" Castellanos exemplified the family's interest in education, the arts and humanities, business and, not least, the importance and power of family. The video tribute contains many beautiful photographs of generations of the family, especially Robert, from his adorable infancy through his long marriage to Lorraine Oyos Castellanos. Indeed, we featured a lovely photo of their 1954 wedding at the original St. John of the Cross Church on p. 105 of our pictorial history of Lemon Grove, and on p. 41 a photo of Robert's parents' wedding (both images courtesy of John Castellanos). Vaya con Díos, Robert. You will be greatly missed and long remembered.

We always loved camping and playing golf with Bobbie. He would get that twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile and you knew he was going to say something funny while trying to keep a straight face. When Diane started playing golf, he told her to swing back on one and hit the ball on two.  She still does that even today.
We know you will miss him terribly and we were so blessed to know him and enjoy many good times.

Tata was always kind and loving person loved his grandkids every time Michael would go to nanas house he would make tata take him out to play he didnt realize that he had to share his tata 

I know this is a great loss for all of you because you are such a close knit family. Your dad's door was always open which is not always the case for families. I've had the privilege to teach alongside John Richard who has become a dear loyal friend of 30 plus years. I see his dad's face in his and also I imagine his dad's character is reflected in John's heart--kind, caring, passionate, compassionate,honest, hard working, creative...May God be with all of you to comfort you, hold you, and listen to you in this time of sadness.  With Love and hugs.

To the Castellanos family, 
The way I met Mr. Robert Castellanos was through his youngest son David,  Though I only met him a couple of times throughout the years, Mr. Robert Castellanos was always very sweet and kind to me. I know he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during these times. May god bless you. 
Vanessa Anchante

My favorite memory of Tio Bobby
When I was 10, I was playing outfield for the braves.  Went after a fly ball and tripped, hit my head against a fence, Tio Bobby ran out to see if I was ok, (I was crying) lol and he asked me if I was trying to break the fence. Then we both started laughing, I forget all about my pain.

Thank you for ALL the memories

Love you Tio Bobby, 


My favorite memory with my father in law is dancing with him at all the family parties , I loved seeing how handsome he would dress. He was such a good role model for his grandchildren always making them laugh and being their for them. I will always treasure and remember the memories we had together. Now he is in heaven watching over his beloved family .  We love you with all our hearts. 

One of the many amazing memories with tata is going camping in the motor home. Nana, and tata used to take us camping when we were little. Tata is by far the best person I have ever met! He was always sweet, kind, and loved to make jokes! Always with a smile! I have many memories with him, and I will miss him very much...  

Bobby was a very special man!  He had the greatest smile and the best hugs! He and Lorraine loved our daughter, Missy, as if she were their own since Tommy and Missy were 16 and 15.  We have loved and will continue to love their whole family and will forever be grateful for them in our lives.... We will be with you in spirit and hold each of you close in our hearts as you learn to live without Bobby's earthly presence in your lives.  'til we meet again....  Judie and Jim Smith

Bobby was one of the nicest people i have ever met.  He took in my daughter and her family as if his own flesh and blood.  Thank you God for blessing us with Bobby and his wonderful example of unconditional love. 

One of my favorite memories with my tata bobby is dancing with him on my sweet 16. Hearing him say how much he was proud of me touched my heart.  As well as seeing him on the benches watching me play on the field when I played softball. I will forever make him proud, I love you tata always and forever. 

OBITUARY

Robert "Bobby" Castellanos

April 6, 1931 – June 15, 2020

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