John Alfred “George” Castro, age 84 years, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was a resident of Colorado for many years. He was a Communication Operator for the Air Force and retired Civil Service.
John was born on December 1, 1940 to Pedro and Rose “Martinez” Castro in Gardner, CO. On July 3, 1965 he married Maria (Yvonne) in Gardner, CO.
John enjoyed time spent with family, sporting events, hunting, fishing and telling jokes. He attended Walsenburg High School and graduated in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force for four years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maria (Yvonne); his children: Toni, (Jimmy), Sheri, Jon (Marche), Paul (Charlene); his siblings: Martha, Cora, Jane; his grandchildren: Tamara, Nadine, Christopher, Alyssia, Anthony, Sophia Jonathon, Isabella, Brittany, Jasmine; great grandchildren: Evan, Lily, Elijah, Analeya, Alahni, Riyah, Ezra, Raelee. He was preceded in death by Pedro and Rose Castro, Ryan Sanchez, numerous siblings.
A memorial service will be held at 10am on Monday, September 15, at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd and entombment will be at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd. A reception will be held following the cemetery at Souls Harbor Church, 1715 4th St.
To Those I Love
When I am gone, just release me, let me go
So I can move into my afterglow.
You mustn’t tie me down with your tears.
Let’s be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each of you have shown,
But now it’s time I travel alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted with trust.
It’s only for awhile that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a
“Welcome Home.”