Margaret Castillo

Margaret Castillo, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness, with her family and loved ones by her side, on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Castillo; and two of her beloved children, Randy Castillo and Phyllis Castillo. She is survived by daughters, Frances Horton, Marilyn Castillo-Sanchez and husband, Chris, and Christine Castillo; grandchildren, Melissa Cavalier and husband, Jesse, James Sanchez and wife, Miriam, Jessica Horton, Mariah Jones and husband, Chico, and Nathan Diesel and wife, Lindsey Gardner; great-grandchildren, Alex Sanchez, Makayla, Madilynn and Diego Sanchez, Isaac and Analiese Chavez, and Sebastian and Xavier Jones; sister, Priscilla Bachicha; and longtime partner of 32 years, Florencio Gonzales. She was a homemaker most of her life and was proud of the love of music, dance and arts that she instilled in all of her children. Her deceased son, Randy Castillo, would become a world renowned drummer, playing and recording music with Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford, and Motley Crue. Margaret will be deeply missed. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Sandoval Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care and support they extended to us during this difficult time. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.