Esther Sifuentes Castro
February 6, 1920 – May 9, 2025
Esther Sifuentes Castro, of Beaumont, 105 years loved, passed on May 9, 2025,
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Pius Catholic Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Stephen McCrate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.
Born in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico, on February 6, 1920, she was the daughter of Refugio Sifuentes and Patricia Vela. Esther married her beloved husband, Robert, on May 10, 1942. Robert served in World War II. Together, they shared a strong love of Christ and His teachings and a life filled with love, devotion, respect, and laughter. A devoted homemaker, Esther spent her life taking care of her family, many who were considered her extended family, as well as her Catholic community. She was known for her delicious homemade tortillas, which brought people together and filled their hearts and homes with warmth. Cooking was not just a hobby for Esther; it was her passion and a way to show love for family, friends and her church family. She was a cherished member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church from the time it was founded and later she faithfully attended Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church for many years. She actively participated in the Legion of Mary, the Altar Society, De Colores, and many other Catholic organizations and events, demonstrating her commitment to her faith and community. Her kindness extended beyond her family, as she took care of and helped raise dozens of children, treating and caring for them as her own. Esther's presence, kindness, love, generosity, and sense of humor will be missed tremendously by all who were so blessed to have not only known her but also have her as a part of their lives.
Esther was blessed with excellent care at home by the loving, professional, and compassionate staff of Best Hospice Care of Beaumont.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio Sifuentes and Patricia Vela; her husband, Robert Castro, Sr.; nine siblings; great grandson Thomas Lee Spoonmore; and great-great grandson Dylan Kade Spoonmore.
She is survived by her children, Becky Saleme, Robert Castro, Jr. and wife Raye, Toby Castro and wife Diane, Bert Castro and wife Diane B.; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great grandchildren; three great-great-great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Viator and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Colby Castro, Dannon Castro, Robby Castro, Daniel Holden, Nicholas Holden, Derek Piske, Chris Saleme, and Coley Saleme.