Castillo, Everest B

1953 ~
 2016

OBITUARY

Everest Benjamin Castillo, age 63, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 29, 1953 in Huaraz, Peru to Marcial and Evangeline Cragin Castillo, where he lived until he was 18. In 1971, he moved to the United States. He graduated from Gue Luzuriaga high school in Peru in 1969. Everest graduated from Northrop University Aerospace Technical institute with an Air Frame and Powerplant Maintenance FAA certificate in 1977. Everest was also a Certified AMP airplane and powerplant mechanic. He is a graduate of Ivy Tech, with an associate’s degree in Electronics Technology (1981) and worked as a field engineer with GE Medical Systems for the past 34 years.

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Everest was a man with a generous heart who always sought to help others. He was passionate about technology and loved to share his knowledge and passion for it with others whenever he got a chance.  He enjoyed being outside, spending time with his family and pets, cooking, laughing and sharing all he had with others. 

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Everest is survived by his wife and best friend of 31 years, Wilma Castillo; daughters, Melissa Cassidy of Texas; grandchildren, Isaac and Abbey, Michelle Castillo of California, and Monica Castillo of Alabama; sisters, Velma and Ruben Cano of Peru and Elena Elizabeth Castillo of California; and brother, David and Virginia Castillo of Washington; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives.

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A Celebration of Life Service will be held December 3, 2016 at 2pm at Life Church, 612 N. High School Rd.  Indianapolis, Indiana 46214.

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Funeral: A memorial service was held on 2016-12-03 at Life Church.

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