Christopher Raymond Castro

Christopher Raymond Castro June 14, 1948 - March 23, 2020

Christopher Raymond Castro 71, passed away March 23rd, 2020, at home in Bakersfield CA. He was born June 14th, 1948 in Bakersfield, Ca to Christopher Behill Castro and Maxine Marine Mojica Castro. Chris affectionally known as "Bebe" to his family; grew up in Bakersfield. He graduated from East Bakersfield High in 1966. After high school he worked for over 40 years as a plumber, mechanic, in concrete and construction and owner operator excavation business. He was very proud of his skills and the house he built for his family. Chris married Esmeralda Mattie Lira in Bakersfield Ca on August 1st, 1970. They were happily married for 49 years. Chris is survived by his spouse Esmeralda Mattie Castro, his son Christopher August Castro, daughter Olivia Castro Freeman, son in law Jerome Freeman, brothers Alex Castro wife Gloria, Ronnie Castro wife Debbie, Victor Castro wife Nancy, Barney Castro wife Lisa, and sister Kathleen Castro Martinez, all of Bakersfield CA, 4 grandchildren Shawn Raymond Collins, Angelina Monique Castro, Henry William Freeman and Jerome Freeman II and a number of nephews nieces and other relatives. Chris was preceded in death by his mother Maxine Castro, Father Chris B. Castro, brothers August Castro, and Paul Castro, grandparents August A. Castro wife Pauline Behill Castro, Braulio Trejo Mojica wife Timotea Castro Mojica. Dad you will always be remembered and forever missed by all your family and friends. Love you! Condolences may be left on Christopher Raymond Castro's online guestbook at www.bashamfuneralcare.com