Abigail Chapa Castillo, 44, of Waco, was called home Tuesday, May 23, 2017 after a brave battle against Scleroderma.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the chapel of Lake Shore Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Abby was born August 11, 1972 in Waco to Rebecca Perez Chapa and the late Augustin Chapa. She attended University High School where she made numerous lifelong friends. Abby worked for many years at Texas Oncology, formerly Central Texas Cancer Center, for Dr. Ofobuike Okani where she enjoyed assisting patients to find financial assistance they needed. She was passionate about her work and helping others, but was even more passionate about her beloved family. Abby was a devoted homemaker for her husband and children.
Abby married the love of her life, Pete Castillo on October 12, 1995. Together they purchased their first home in Waco where they raised six loving children.
Abby was preceded in death by her loving father, Augustin Chapa.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 22 years, Pete Castillo; her daughters, Kayla Rose Chapa and husband, Matthew Garcia, Ashlie Michelle Chapa and Erica Marie Castillo; her sons, Cresencio Alejo Chapa, Matthew Duron and Jonathan Duron; her two beautiful grandchildren, Jaylen Augustin Garcia and Kamdyn Edward Garcia; her twin brother, Andrew Perez Chapa; brothers, Augustin Perez Chapa and Adrian Chapa; her only sister, Amy Chapa Guillen and husband, Tony. She also leaves behind 12 nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, who were more like brothers and sisters to Abby; and countless friends she’s known throughout her life.
Abby touched the lives of each individual that she came across because of her strength and ability to overcome anything that came her way.
Pallbearers will be Cresencio Chapa, Jaylen Garcia, Austin Chapa, Andrew Chapa, Adrian Chapa, Roy Castillo and Augustin Chapa, Jr.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the Scleroderma Research Foundation or P.A.L.S (Patient Assistant Lending Support) at Texas Oncology, 1700 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I was so lucky to have known Abby she was sweet and a very giving person strong and devoted in everything she did Abby will Be truly Missed but will remain in Our Hearts Forever I will always remember Abby with a smile and How Loving and Caring she was to Everyone she met and knew . Love You Abby, Daniel & Gloria Romo
I would miss you Abby dearly especially when you called me ooga booga that’s stuck with me through the years I will always love you and your family you all became a family to me in my life and I will always cherish it rest in peace. Love always Winston
We love you and sure will miss you!!
Will always remember our fun times with you and David!! May you rest in peace❤️????
Love you!!
David Fuentes and Family
We are sorry for your loss Mrs.Castillo is in our lords hands now waching over her beloved family. May god bless you and your family. Your family is our prayers and in our hearts
May God comfort the family through this trying time. We are always here for you all…
It’s been such a joy to have worked with Abby. I am so happy to have known her. My loving thoughts and prayers are with the family and may God continue to bless you with peace that is beyond our understanding. love Gayle
Our condolences to the Castillo and Chapa family may God give you the strength to bear the hurting you are going thru we love you’ll and praying for you from Pastor Torres & wife and LAMB OF GOD CHURCH
May god comfort your family at this time of sorrow.
Abby may you rest with the Lord I will miss you and will think of you our prayers are with your family
Kayla, sorry to hear about your mom. I know you will miss her, but she isn’t in pain anymore. God be with you now and always!
Our deepest condolences to the family. May God Bless all of y’all.
Sincerely,
Albert & Stephanie Galvan
Sorry to you’re loss my prayers are with all of you she fought a big fight god needed her more another angel on our side she’s saying hi to my mom and hugging her and uncle Augie.
Abby was a wonderful person and never complained. She was strong and never let anything get her down. She was an inspiration to all of us. May God give you and your family comfort and give you strength during this time of loss. We will miss Abby everyday here at work ! She was so much fun and always had a joke for us! I know she is with God now and is not sick anymore. God Bless You and all of your family.
Becky, family and Castillo family our heartfelt condolences, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Abbey looks like she was a very kind soul here on earth, hold on to your precious memories. May God give you peace and strength in this time of grief. Hugs ,love and prayers. Your cousin in Michigan. Clementina .
Abby was one of a kind..so sweet. My deepest condolences to all family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
I worked with Abby for 3 and a half years at Texas Oncology and she was always the life of party. I loved her dearly, she will be deeply missed. But during my time with her I admired her strength and perseverance, giving up was never an option and that’s what I take with me everyday from Abby! May God’s peace comfort her family and friends during this difficult time. God bless!
Condolences to the Castillo family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.