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“I worked with Howard for years, and was so sad to hear about his passing. He was a wonderful man with an excellent sense of humor whom I considered a...Read More »
1 of 9 | Posted by: Alicia Dekle - Albuquerque, NM

“We grew close through the years together and I will miss you very much, with love and sincerity.....Pat. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Patricia L. Mainetti - NM

“You will be missed Papa, we love you, Katrina, Justin and James. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Mr.and Mrs. Edward Green - NM

“Dear John & family, We are saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of...Read More »
4 of 9 | Posted by: Michael & Terry Lohman-Vigil and Josh Shainin - NM

“We bought our first house from Howard. He lived next door and we were renting our home from him. He decided to sell our house and made sure we had...Read More »
5 of 9 | Posted by: Barby & Bob Woods - Albuquerque, NM

“I am so sorry for your loss. Howard meant different things to different people, but he was my grandpa and I loved him very much. He will be missed! ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Julie Moretti - Charleston, SC

“I am very sorry i all his close family members. I never got to meet him, but i did get the chance to talk to him on the phone. But i now know he is...Read More »
7 of 9 | Posted by: Shawna Bailey - Pleasant Plains, AR

“To the family: We are sorry for the loss. We loved grandpa very much. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you all in this your time of...Read More »
8 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara and Ray Bradley - Wynne, AR

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to your family. ”
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Howard Castell, 82, died Monday, January 9, 2012. Howard was preceded in death by his son, William Richard Castell, parents John S. and Dora Castell, and brother John S. Castell. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanne E. Bailey of Pleasant Plains, AR; sons, Robert S. Castell and wife, Alice of Albuquerque, NM; James Micheal Castell and family of Dallas, TX; and Bill Duffy and family. Mr. Castell was blessed and loved by his companion and shared his life with Mrs. Patricia Manetti and family of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brothers Harvey Castell and family of Marshall, TX; Bill Castell and family of Tulsa, OK; and Paul Castell and family of Wylie, TX. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and host of loved nieces and nephews. Howard served several tours in the Army as Master Sgt. in the Korean War with Honors. He worked in sales, funeral services, real estate, painting and sandblasting. A graveside service will take place, Friday, January 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.