78, of Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on June 4, 1936, and died peacefully on August 1, 2014, surrounded by his family. Gene was a beloved husband, father, tata, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Carmen, of 57 years and his four children: Albert (Grace), Steven, Candy (Steve), and Christopher (Analisa). He leaves behind a legacy of 16 grandchildren: Albert (Carissa), Daniel (Jessica), Nicole (Justin), Matthew, Michelle, Steven, Christopher (Ashley), Gabriela, Analucia, Emily, Michelle W., Krichelle, and Paul, as well as 5 great grandchildren: Isabel, Esiah, Mia, Ava, and Emma. He is also survived by two brothers: Albert "Chuey" and Joe "Che", along with his two sisters: Mary and Faye. He was the owner of A-Abril's Shoe Repair for over 48 years. A celebration of his beautiful life will take place on August 8th, 2014 at St. Simon and Jude at 10 am, 6351 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017. A funeral procession will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W Thomas Rd Avondale, AZ 85323.
Published in The Arizona Republic from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2014
78, of Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on June 4, 1936, and died peacefully on August 1, 2014, surrounded by his family. Gene was a beloved husband, father, tata, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Carmen, of 57 years and his four children: Albert (Grace), Steven, Candy (Steve), and Christopher (Analisa). He leaves behind a legacy of 16 grandchildren: Albert (Carissa), Daniel (Jessica), Nicole (Justin), Matthew, Michelle, Steven, Christopher (Ashley), Gabriela, Analucia, Emily, Michelle W., Krichelle, and Paul, as well as 5 great grandchildren: Isabel, Esiah, Mia, Ava, and Emma. He is also survived by two brothers: Albert "Chuey" and Joe "Che", along with his two sisters: Mary and Faye. He was the owner of A-Abril's Shoe Repair for over 48 years. A celebration of his beautiful life will take place on August 8th, 2014 at St. Simon and Jude at 10 am, 6351 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017. A funeral procession will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W Thomas Rd Avondale, AZ 85323.
Published in The Arizona Republic from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2014
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PFC Carlos Castro Abril
1913–1945
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Margarette Castro Abril
1915–1915
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Carmelita Castro Abril
1917–1918
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Tillie Castro Abril Valenzuela Orpinel
1917–2004
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Fred Castro Abril
1918–1918
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Gilberto Castro Abril
1919–1922
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Onofre Castro Abril "Faye" Napoleon
1921–2017
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Lily Castro Abril Lugo
1923–2011
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Richard Castro "Wero" Abril
1925–1974
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Sara Castro Abril
1927–1928
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Frank Castro Abril
1929–1997
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Beatriz Castro Abril
1935–1935
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Luis Castro Abril
1938–1938
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Rita Castro Abril
1941–1941
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