Aleli L. Castro's Obituary
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Aleli Laxamana Castro. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2025, in her home in Hayward, CA, at the age of 91. She was born on November 14, 1933 to Pedro Laxamana and Jovita Retizos Laxamana in San Pablo in the province of Laguna, Philippines. She was the eldest of seven children. She graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of the East, College of Dentistry, in the Philippines in 1955. She started her private practice shortly after graduation. In 1958, she took a position in the dental office at People's Homesite and Housing Corporation (PHHC). It was through that position that she met her soulmate, Eliseo B. Castro, who was the youngest sibling of her dental chief. They eloped on December 16, 1966. In 1975, they immigrated to Guam in hopes of providing more opportunities for their children. They migrated to Hayward, California in 1988 after their youngest child graduated from high school. She enjoyed hosting gatherings for friends and family. After retirement, she traveled the world with her husband and friends. She will be remembered fondly for her vibrance and laughter, her love of life, extraordinary cooking skills, chic sense of style, and superhuman shopping abilities. But most of all, she will be remembered for the kindness and love that she gave.
Aleli is survived by her:
Husband: Eliseo B. Castro
Children: Raymund Castro and his wife Renessa and their children David, Sean and Kaylivia; Anna Liza Wong and her husband Andrew and their children Ian and Alyse.
Sister: Monina Padama. Sister-in-law: Cecilia Retizos Bliss.
Aleli is predeceased by her:
Father: Pedro Laxamana, Mother: Jovita Retizos Laxamana.
Siblings and their spouses: Armando and Helen Laxamana, Gilberto and Yoly Laxamana, Sonia and Fernando Rondilla, Octavio and Conchita Laxamana, and Edison Retizos. Brother-in-law: Jun Padama.
Services will be held at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. The viewing will be held on Friday, March 7th from 4pm-7pm. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 9am-10:30am. A local reception will follow shortly after the memorial. The memorial service will be available via streaming for those who cannot attend in person. The family kindly asks that in-person attendees RSVP by contacting Andy Wong at (415) 606-5106.
Flower and memorial donations may be sent to Anna Liza Wong, 99 Arundel Drive, Hayward, CA 94542.
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