Olivia E. (Cruz) Castro. Widow of Charles Castro. Residence, Anoka, MN.
Born in Fall River, MA. Daughter of the late Antonio de la Cruz and the late Eugenia de la Cruz.Olive and Charles were married on Jan.11,1930 and had four children. Olive was a little lady with a big, generous heart and a whole lot of energy. She helped care for her in-laws and anyone else who needed her. When she was 37 and pregnant, she took her paralyzed father out of the nursing home and she and Charlie cared for him. When she was 42 yrs. old, her husband Charlie had a massive coronary and she became the sole bread-winner. She was widowed at age 51. Her faith was her strength. She was devoted to her faith and family.
She is survived by Two Daughters: Carol (Gary) Melby of Anoka, MN & Delores Michaels of Fall River, MA. Nine Grandchildren & Twelve Great Grandchildren & Two Great Great - Granchildren. She was also mother of the late Francis Castro (infant son) and Eugenia (Jean) Benefito and her husband the late Arthur Benefito.
Her funeral mass will take place in St. Michael Church, Essex St., on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. Burial of the urn will be in St. Patrick Cemetery.