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Our beloved Ashley Cheri Castillo, a beacon of kindness and friendship, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on September 16, 2024. Born on March 5, 1988, in San Angelo, TX, Ashley's spirit touched everyone she met. Her boundless generosity and selflessness defined her life—she always gave freely to others, often before taking for herself.
Ashley had an incredible gift for forming lasting friendships. She never met a stranger; anyone who crossed her path was quickly embraced as a friend for life. Ashley made the best banana bread ever and had a talent with words, Ashley was honored with several awards for her poetry and graduated from Central High School in 2006. She earned a place on the Dean’s List at Howard College. Her passion for creativity extended to arts and crafts, bingo, and coloring, and she didn’t want to miss out on anything she could learn or create. She worked at Daybreak and Mosaic and also provided healthcare assistance at group homes.
She is survived by her loving mother, Diana Hayes, her stepfather, Kelly Hayes, her sister, Serie Martinez, her beloved nephews, Jayden Rojas and Kai Hines, and her cherished grandparents, Santos and Erasmo Huerta, and Bobby and Beatrice Castillo. She also leaves behind dear aunts and uncles: Paul and Cindy Castillo, Joann and Nicky Martinez, Lisa and Mike Stewart, and Jackie and Ernest Estrada, as well as great aunts Trine Robles, Cruz De La Garza, and Mercedes Guerrero. Ashley will also see “Sparky” her yorkie fur baby.
Diane and Kelly extend their heartfelt gratitude to every family member, friend, and medical professional who supported them through this journey. Your kindness and care have been a great comfort.
A rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will follow on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.