Tina

Castelo

Tina Louise Castelo passed away at the age of 48 due to complications of COVID-19 on January 31st, 2021. Although circumstances during COVID are unfortunate, Tina was fortunate enough to go peacefully, with her children by her side.

Tina was born March 10th, 1972 In San Jose, CA to Eddie and Mary Escalante. Tina grew up on the East side of San Jose and made sure everyone around her knew it. Over the years, Tina kept close contact with many of the amazing friends she met along the way. She loved her early years and would talk about her cherished memories frequently.

Tina was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She moved to Hollister, CA in 1997 where she happily raised her own family. She devoted her life to her children and made sure to share her pride with everyone around her no matter how big or small their accomplishments. She lived every day to make her children happy. She was born to be a mother and was the best possible mother that anyone could have.

Tina worked with children the majority of her life and loved the relationships she developed with the children and their families. She met some of her best friends in the field, including Angie Rodriguez and Serina Castaneda who she spoke very highly about.

Tina was the life of every party she attended. She loved listening to music, dancing, spending time with her family and watching football. She also enjoyed being spontaneous and going on car cruises around town, or wherever the road took her.

Tina had a huge heart and truly cared about every person she came into contact with. She found the best in every person she met and would go out of her way to help people in any way she possibly could. She loved to make people laugh and was not afraid to do something goofy in the process if she knew it would bring a smile to someone's face. She was a social butterfly who loved getting to know people and creating new friendships. She surrounded herself with many close friends including Maryellen, Vicky, Jessica, Rosie, and Priscilla.

Tina is survived by her three children, Steven Castelo (28), Adrianna Castelo (26), and Andrew Castelo (14) along with the father of her children and lifelong friend, Efram Castelo. Her niece Sereena Escalante and nephew Eric Escalante as well as her many other nieces and nephews that she cared deeply for. Her brother Eddie Escalante, sister Virginia Escalante and brother Gabriel Escalante as well as many other extended family members. Tina was preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Mary Escalante.

Please join us in celebrating Tina's life February 20th, 2021 @ 1:30PM. at A.B.L.C church, 153 5th St, Hollister CA. for a balloon release and a small service. We will follow the service with a cruise night around town, something Tina loved to do. We invite everyone participating to print a picture of Tina and put it on their car in her honor.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and out of respect for the family, we ask that everyone stay socially distant and wear a face mask. We ask you to please avoid hugging and touching as much as possible.

The family has set up a Go Fund Me page for anyone that would like to donate and help Tina's children in these trying times. Thank you!

https://gofund.me/00968dc4