San Bernardino County CA Archives Obituaries.....Castillo, Joseph R. April 12, 2006
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"Big Bear Grizzly" Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Joseph R. Castillo (Mercer Tire & Automotive) Remembered

Joseph R. Castillo passed away peacefully on April 12, 2006, at his Big Bear 
home surrounded by family and friends. His battle with pancreatic cancer was 
remarkable and Joe fought to the very end. He was born October 1, 1939, in 
Guadalajara, Mexico, and graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1958. 
During Joe's 66 years of life, he lived in many places and had many homes 
but his heart was always in Hawaii. He was often lovingly referred to as a 
native Hawaiian born in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Those who knew Joe were captured by his wonderful smile and warm generous 
heart. He loved helping people and often put others before himself. When Joe 
wasn't working, he was caring for his animals and keeping his home in 
immaculate condition even during his illness. Friends and family would often 
say to Joe "how about cleaning my home" and he would just smile.

Joe was a loving father, grandfather and husband and he will be very missed. He 
is survived by his wife, Karen Castillo; his three children Stephen Castillo, 
Dana Rizzo and Mia McCowan, two step-daughters Megan and Erin McFeely, his 
brother Bob Castillo, his sons-in-law Mark Rizzo and Matt McCowan, daughter-in-
law Christy, five grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Jordan, Dylan and Josie, the 
mother of his three children, Sharon Castillo, along with many longtime friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at First Mountain Bank to assist the 
family in this time of need. Any correspondence can made through Mercer Tire & 
Automotive or mailed directly to P.O. Box 3296, BBC, CA 92314. Joe's wife Karen 
Castillo, has plans to develop a cancer support ministry and help families in 
the near future.

Joe's "CELEBRATION OF LIFE" service will be held on Friday April 21, 2006 at 4 
p.m. at Community Church by the Lake in Big Bear Lake near the Village and his 
burial service will be held in Santa Monica on April 24. Everyone in the 
community is invited.

BIG BEAR MORTUARY, DIRECTORS

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