36 years of age was born September 3, 1976 in Scottsdale, AZ, entered into rest on March 12, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. He served as a civil engineering plans examiner at the City of Scottsdale for 17 years. During his tenure at the City, Xavier served on the Board of Directors for Scottsdale Leadership, and as a member of the Scottsdale Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC). He also worked several years for the San Francisco Giants Organization at Scottsdale Stadium during Spring Training games. Xavier was a dedicated, hard working individual, a kind loving son, and to many, a true friend. He had a great love for sports and enjoyed pre-game tailgating parties with close friends. His presence, made known in any room that he set foot in; his personality, larger than life itself; his heart, full of compassion for all friends and family and his smile, inviting, even for those that didn’t know him. Xavier attended grade school and served as an altar boy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH). He graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1994 and moved on to University of Arizona, followed by Scottsdale Community College. He is survived by his parents Daniel and Nellie Castro, stepbrother Robert Castro, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Castro and Martinez families. Visitation will be from 5-6pm with Rosary at 6pm, Monday, March 18 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 10am, Tuesday, March 19 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Reception to follow.
Anna Garcia Carreon
“May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.”
Edmund and Judith Tynan
Our family joins with your sorrow in this time of such a tragedy as
our loss of Xavier. Be comforted in knowing that he is joyful in the company of our Lord, Jesus. The entire Scottsdale community is poorer without the wonderful person Xavier was.
The Tynan Family
Penny Heetland
My dearest Danny & Nellie, I’m so sorry to hear about Xavier, so young and so dear. My love & prayers go to you and your family along with my deepest sympathy.
I wish you peace, Penny
Tina Martinez
You will be missed Xavier so much. I will miss your smile,laugh and those tight tight HUGS you always gave me. You will always be in my heart. I Love You Xavi…. Love Tia Tina Nellie & Danny My Love & Prayers Go Out To You Peace Be With You Both…… Love Tina
Ron Nosbisch
Dear Daniel and Nellie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Xavier. I will be praying you and your son. God bless all of your family.
Yolanda
Nellie / Danny I can’t even imagine what you are going through. All I can say is God gave you a the Greatest Gift you could receive for 36 years.
“When someone you Love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a Treasure”
Look to the Lord for strength.
Emily Soccorsy-Heetland
My entire family passes on our condolences to you. Xavier was a friend to all, and my husband Jason and I were both lucky enough to grow up with him. We will never forget his smile or big hugs! We’ll carry him with us in our hearts.
Sending love and prayers to you, at this time and always.
Emily Soccorsy-Heetland
OLPH classmate