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Aracelis Fernandez De Castro Martinez

November 27, 1933 — August 20, 2017

Aracelis Fernandez de Castro Martinez, age 83, departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She has now been reunited in heaven with the love of her life, her husband of 67 years, Esteban Fernandez de Castro. Aracelis was born in Guisa Bayamo, Cuba and was a resident of Gretna, Louisiana. She is survived by her sons, George de Castro and his wife Julie, Steve de Castro and his wife Darlene, her daughter, Maria (Maloli) de Castro Hernandez and her husband Nick. Grandmother of Michael, Marc, George, Dara, Monica, Hailey, Christopher, Nicolas, Ashley and Annalisa. Great grandmother of Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Jessica, Paige, Bella, Blaine, Zachary, Mia, Brooklyn, and Jacob, along with many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Angel Joaquin Martinez Lopez and Ramona Martinez Corrales. Sister of Candida Rosa Martinez Martinez, Luz Marina Martinez Martinez, Juana Elva Martinez Martinez, Nidia Esther Martinez Martinez, Angel Antonio Martinez Martinez and the late Maria Teresa Martinez Martinez and the late, Angel Joaquin Martinez Martinez. Aracelis was a fighter until the end. She survived breast cancer and many other illnesses throughout her life. She was a light of inspiration and positivity to all who knew her; and to know her was to love her. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by a Service in the Chapel at 6:00 PM. Interment will be private.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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