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Maria Nieves Castro, 92, of passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30th, 2026, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Nieves was born on August 11th, 1933, to Idelfonso Salinas and Maria De La Paz Gallegos in Durango, Mexico.
Nieves lived in Bovina, Texas, with her husband Marcos Castro, the two got married on December 20th, 1947. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and now they have been reunited in heaven. Through her life she enjoyed knitting blankets, cooking and spending time with family. When anyone visited her home, she always made sure to welcome you with a homemade meal.
Nieves is survived by her children; Four sons; Sebastian, Andres, Marcos, Francisco; Four daughters; Cristina, Ester, Maria, Lorenza. Twenty-nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Nieves was preceded in death by her spouse; Marcos who passed away in 2023. Parents; Idelfonso and Maria. Two sons; Alfonso (Poncho) and Jesus (Chuy); Three infant children who brought joy to our hearts in the short time we had with them.
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María Nieves Castro, de 92 años, falleció pacíficamente el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026 en la residencia de su hija, rodeada de su familia y sus seres queridos.
Nieves nació el 11 de agosto de 1933, hija de Idelfonso Salinas y María De La Paz Gallegos, en Durango, México.
Nieves residió en Bovina, Texas, junto a su esposo Marcos Castro; la pareja contrajo matrimonio el 20 de diciembre de 1947. Fueron compañeros de vida inseparables y ahora se han reencontrado en el cielo. A lo largo de su vida, disfrutó tejer mantas, cocinar y pasar tiempo con su familia. Siempre que alguien visitaba su hogar, ella se aseguraba de recibirlo con una comida casera.
A Nieves le sobreviven sus hijos: cuatro varones —Sebastian, Andres, Marcos y Francisco— y cuatro hijas —Cristina, Ester, Maria y Lorenza—; veintinueve nietos, numerosos bisnietos y dos tataranietos.
A Nieves le precedieron en la muerte su esposo, Marcos, quien falleció en 2023; sus padres, Idelfonso y María; dos hijos, Alfonso (Poncho) y Jesus (Chuy); y tres hijos pequeños que trajeron alegría a nuestros corazones durante el breve tiempo que compartimos con ellos.
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