Rafael Castro

Rafael Castro, Jr. was born in San Benito, Texas, on October 5, 1949. He and his twin sister, Olga, were born to parents Rafael and Eugenia (Pedraza) Castro. Rafael was handicapped from birth, he lived at home with his family in Texas until 1997 when he moved to St. James with his sister and her family. Rafael enjoyed being around family and friends. He liked to sit outside and wave at folks as they pass by the house. He brought great joy to his family and his death will leave a big hole in their lives, they will miss him greatly. He is survived by his twin sister, Olga (Dionicio) Salazar of St. James, sister Celia Perez of Progreso, TX, a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Eugenia Castro, sister Ernestina Alvarez of San Benito, TX and brother Reynaldo Castro of Kittitas, WA.