Obituary of Iris Violeta Castro

Iris Violeta Castro, 73, of Bridgeton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2024 under the care of hospice and her family. Iris was born in Puerto Rico to the late Tomas Vergara and Catalina Agosto on May 29, 1951. She found joy being an active member of All The Nations AG. She was a loving and caring person who loved spending time with family and friends. Iris touched many lives as she was always giving good advice. She found peace and tranquility when visiting her favorite place at Seabreeze in Fairfield. Iris loved to read and enjoyed cooking and baking from scratch. She will be greatly missed and remembered as the heart and soul of the family. She is survived by; three daughters, Olga I. Clark (Jermaine), Iris Gonzalez (Jabriel Hannah) and Milagros Tirado; son, Jose G. Castro; daughter in-law, Jaime Castro; siblings, Gilberto Vergara, Tomas Vergara Jr., William Vergara, Minerva Stamp, Gladys Garcia and Nereida Vergara; grandsons, Jose Torres, Daniel Torres, Matthew Torres, Jermaine Clark Jr., Jose L. Castro Jr., Milan Castro, Antonio Fields, Messiah Hannah and Adrian Hannah; granddaughters, Mercedez Castro, Cynthia Castro, Betsy Castro, Mia Castro, Maleyah Castro, Shalece Castro, Destiny Harris, Serenity Hannah and Jada Fields; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by; parents Tomas and Catalina; son Jose L. Castro; and grandson, Jose G. Castro Jr. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 11 AM at All The Nations AG, 660 Landis Avenue, Bridgeton. Friends will be received at the church from 9:30 AM to 11 AM prior to the service. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.