
Deborah also known as Mima and Eva was born March 4, 1940 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Nicolas Castillo and Delfina Castillo. Deborah was a minister’s wife and loved to travel. She was a seamstress, excellent caregiver and an avid reader. She dedicated her life to the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 12. At age 15, she married the love of her life and was married 63 years. To all those whose lives she touched, she is most remembered for her selflessness and the unconditional love she showed.
She is survived by her children Mike (Joyce), Angela Jean, Debra Marie, Timothy (Elizabeth), Samuel (Marsella), 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers; Rudy, Joshua, Samuel, Nahum, and her sisters; Naomi, Lily, Delfina, and Jemimah. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Mike A Perez, her parents, Nicolas and Delfina, 9 brothers, and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5 from 10:30-11am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Funeral Service to follow at 11am with her son Rev. Timothy Perez officiating.
Concluding service and interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.
Pallbearers: Isaiah Perez, Judah Perez, Jason Marduce, Mike Harrell, Timothy Garcia Jr., JoeAdam Gallegos, Matthew Gallegos, Richard Bauch.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenneth Gallegos, Nicholas Castillo, Mark Castillo Jr., Abraham Espinoza, William Perez, Pete Castillo.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.