Alma deCastro,79, was b9rh Feb. 11, 1933 and died March 07, 2012 Alma M. deCastro, devoted wife and loving mother, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2012. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and her family will forever feel her loss. Alma was born in Guatemala to Luis and Maria Moulun, and grew up and was educated in Mexico City where she met the love of her life, Dr. Enrique M. deCastro. After their marriage, they moved to Portland, building a life together. She became a true Oregonian. For 57 years Alma happily dedicated her life to her loving husband. They raised four children who will always adore her. Socially active, intelligent, elegant and always a lady, Alma charmed all she met. She was especially involved with the Oregon Symphony early in its inception, and came to Chair the Oregon Symphony Auxiliary and remained active in the symphony for years. Alma enjoyed traveling with her husband, played tennis regularly and made many lifelong friends, but always put her family first. In later years Alma took increasing pride in her home, and especially her garden, both of which were tended with love and were exceptionally beautiful. As her children grew she was always a source of support and strength. She took pride in their accomplishments and lent support in times of need. As grandchildren came to her, she was their "Titi," an endless fountain of love. Titi was never happier than when she was surrounded by "her children." Alma is survived by her loving husband, Enrique; children, Enrique Jr., Roberto (Susanna), Elisa (Mitch) and Carlos; and grandchildren, Henry, Gabrielle, Maria, Clarice, Grace and Dominic. A funeral Mass to remember Alma will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Private family interment will follow.

Published in The Oregonian from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2012