Rita Castillo

Rita Castillo 67, a resident of Santa Paula passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Ventura with family lovingly by her side. Rita was born on August 26, 1956, in Ventura to her parents, Raquel Ramirez and Richard Ramirez, Sr.

 Rita attended Ventura High School and then relocated to Santa Paula where she built a career in retail and childcare. Rita was well known for her loving and caring nature and was an exceptional childcare provider before she later retired.

 Rita met and married her loving husband, Pedro Castillo in 1978. Rita and Pedro lived life and every moment to the fullest over their 50 years of marriage. An inseparable pair you would find Rita and Pedro together laughing and enjoying their time out on the front porch of their home.

 Rita enjoyed dancing, family gatherings, and shopping. Rita found joy in helping others and creating a positive impact on anyone who met her. All who knew Rita described her as nonjudgmental, warm, kind, generous, and authentic. Rita’s pure and beautiful soul touched the lives of many.

 Rita’s faith was an integral part of her life, which guided her actions and values. Rita found comfort and spiritual fulfillment, and would say that she had “a personal relationship with God and knows him in her heart”.

 Rita’s love, compassion, presence, and infectious laugh will be truly missed. Heaven has gained a true angel.

 Rita is survived by her husband, Pedro Castillo, her children, Ralph, Vanessa, Marlene, and Joseph, as well as 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. She is also survived by her mother Raquel Ramirez, and father Richard Ramirez, and siblings Monica, Martha and Diane. Rita was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Ramirez, Jr. and Gary Ramirez.

 Services will be held at Perez Funeral Home, 738 E. Santa Paula Street, Santa Paula on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 Reception to follow at Casa Del Mexicano, 218 S. 11th Street, Santa Paula.