Funeral Homes in Castroville, CA

Facts about the city

Castroville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California in the United States.Established in 1863. Named after founding father, Juan Bautista Castro (1835–1915.)The name \"Castro\" is Spanish (Romance language). Developed from Latin, it literally translates to \"fortification.\"Juan Bautista Castro subdivided a large portion of land from the southwest area of Diseño del Rancho Bolsa Nueva y Moro Cojo. Literally translated, new pocket and lame moor. Pocket refers to small areas of land surrounded by marshes.The land around Castroville was described as (La Tembladera) literally translated, “trembling earth.”\"The Rancho, according to tradition was named for a lame black horse.\" Diseño del Rancho Bolsa Nueva y Moro Cojo, extends from Moss Landing to Prunedale, and south of Castroville.

Castroville Obituaries

It was reported by Klamath Falls Herald and News on April 24th, 2020 that Valerie Murphy (Boggiatto) passed on in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Ms. Murphy was 71 years old and was born in Castroville, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Valerie's life.

It was revealed by The Californian on May 26th, 2018 that Francis Joseph "Joe" Otis passed on in Castroville, California.  Otis was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Francis Joseph "Joe"'s life.

It was written by The Californian on March 31st, 2018 that Frances Torres (Jimenez) died in Castroville, California.  Ms. Torres was 79 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frances's life.

It was revealed by Monterey Herald on November 11th, 2017 that Hugo Tottino perished in Castroville, California.  Tottino was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Hugo's life.

It was revealed by Monterey Herald on July 26th, 2017 that Granville W Perkins perished in Castroville, California.  Perkins was 87 years old and was born in Salem, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Granville W's life.

It was revealed by The Californian on May 24th, 2017 that Charlotte Mary "Lottie" Ruiz (Espinosa) passed away in Castroville, California.  Ms. Ruiz was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charlotte Mary "Lottie"'s life.

It was disclosed by The Californian on May 19th, 2017 that Victoria Frances "Vickie" Vallez (Palma) passed away in Castroville, California.  Ms. Vallez was 67 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Victoria Frances "Vickie"'s life.

It was noted by Monterey Herald on January 28th, 2017 that Eugene "Gene" Boggiatto passed away in Castroville, California.  Boggiatto was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Eugene "Gene"'s life.

It was revealed by The Californian on January 27th, 2017 that Eugene "Gene" Boggiatto died in Castroville, California.  Boggiatto was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eugene "Gene"'s life.

It was written by The Californian on January 25th, 2017 that Polly Kent Jimenez (Keogan) perished in Castroville, California.  Ms. Jimenez was 70 years old and was born in Philadelphia, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Polly Kent's life.

History

75% of the US supply of artichokes is produced in Castroville.[http://www.northmontereycountychamber.org/communityinfo.html History of Prunedale] Monterey County Chamber of Commerce. The community also displays the world's largest artificial artichoke. Retrieved 29 February 2008.. Marilyn Monroe was named the festival's Artichoke Queen in 1948 and William Hung was named the Artichoke King in 2006. Castroville calls itself "globe artichoke Center of the World" and hosts the annual Castroville Artichoke Festival.