Phyllis Castillo obituary: Phyllis Castillo's Obituary, Denver

In Memory Of
Phyllis Castillo
1927 - 2021

Obituary photo of Phyllis Castillo, Denver-CO
Obituary photo of Phyllis Castillo, Denver-CO

In Memory Of
Phyllis Castillo
1927 - 2021

Phyllis Castillo, 94, of Aurora, passed away February 28, 2021.

She was born February 27, 1927 in Lucerne, Colorado, the daughter of Miguel and Nemesia (Ortega) Herrera.

She graduated high school and later received her Associates Degree in Business.

On October 5, 1947, she married Juan Joe Castillo.

Phyllis worked as a Tax Preparer at her brother's business, AAA Tax Service for many years.

She did take many trips with her family including trips to New York City, Bahamas, Mexico and many cruises. Her family was her priority and she enjoyed all the time spent with each member.

Phyllis is survived by two sons, Rudy (Linda) Castillo and Russell Castillo; grandchildren, Eric (Kristy) Castillo, Michelle (Ryan) Thompson; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lucas and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends all over the country.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Joe Castillo on February 27, 1994; father, Miguel Herrera and mother, Nemesia Herrera.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association: Colorado Chapter, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203.

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Phyllis Castillo, 94, of Aurora, passed away February 28, 2021.

She was born February 27, 1927 in Lucerne, Colorado, the daughter of Miguel and Nemesia (Ortega) Herrera.

She graduated high school and later received her Associates Degree in Business.

On October 5, 1947, she married Juan Joe Castillo.

Phyllis worked as a Tax Preparer at her brother's business, AAA Tax Service for many years.

She did take many trips with her family including trips to New York City, Bahamas, Mexico and many cruises. Her family was her priority and she enjoyed all the time spent with each member.

Phyllis is survived by two sons, Rudy (Linda) Castillo and Russell Castillo; grandchildren, Eric (Kristy) Castillo, Michelle (Ryan) Thompson; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lucas and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends all over the country.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Joe Castillo on February 27, 1994; father, Miguel Herrera and mother, Nemesia Herrera.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association: Colorado Chapter, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203.

To share a memory of Phyllis or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Service

Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:00pm
Newcomer East Chapel, 190 Potomac Street Aurora, CO **LIMIT 40 PEOPLE**

Interment

Fort Logan National Cemetery
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80235

East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family

East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family

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