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Maria Cristina Castillo

July 28, 1948 — April 17, 2026

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Maria Cristina Castillo, 77, was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion that will be cherished forever.

Maria was the loving wife of Marco Castillo of Falls Church.  She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Vanessa Elsasser of Annandale, Virginia, and cherished son-in-law, Daniel Elsasser.  She was a proud and loving grandmother to Owen and Aurora, who brought immense joy to her life.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Jorge Alberto Zuniga and Maria Isabel Andino. Maria is also survived by her loving siblings: Rosario Ranero and husband Hector Ranero of Manvel, Texas; Gladys Zuniga, widow of the late Jorge Zuniga, of Maryland; Frank Delgado, widower of the late Norma Delgado, of Hinesville, Georgia; Lourdes Lorena Zuniga and husband Saul Andonis Ortiz of Beltsville, Maryland; Cesar Zuniga and wife Cristina Gonzales of Maryland; Carlos Zuniga and wife Elfidia Hernandez of Naples, Florida; and the family of her late brother Luis Zuniga of Maryland.

She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, as well as their children, all of whom adored her and were blessed by her love, warmth, and presence.

Maria will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, unwavering love for her family, and the strength she showed throughout her life. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her and created lasting memories that will be treasured always.

Though her passing leaves a tremendous void, her love and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Please send flowers to Advent Funeral Home c/o Castillo Family

7211 Lee Highway

Falls Church, VA 22046

María Cristina Castillo, de 77 años, nació en Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Fue una amada esposa, madre, abuela, hermana, tía y amiga, y falleció en paz rodeada del amor de su familia. Deja un legado de bondad, fortaleza y devoción que será atesorado para siempre.

María fue la querida esposa de Marco Castillo, de Falls Church. Fue una madre dedicada para su hija, Vanessa Elsasser, de Annandale, Virginia, y apreciada suegra de Daniel Elsasser. Fue una orgullosa y amorosa abuela de Owen y Aurora, quienes llenaron su vida de inmensa alegría.

Fue la amada hija de los fallecidos Jorge Alberto Zúñiga y María Isabel Andino. María también deja a sus queridos hermanos: Rosario Ranero y su esposo Héctor Ranero, de Manvel, Texas; Gladys Zúñiga, viuda del fallecido Jorge Zúñiga, de Maryland; Frank Delgado, viudo de la fallecida Norma Delgado, de Hinesville, Georgia; Lourdes Lorena Zúñiga y su esposo Saúl Andonis Ortiz, de Beltsville, Maryland; César Zúñiga y su esposa Cristina Gonzales, de Maryland; Carlos Zúñiga y su esposa Elfidia Hernández, de Naples, Florida; así como la familia de su difunto hermano Luis Zúñiga, de Maryland.

También deja numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas, así como a sus hijos, todos quienes la adoraban y fueron bendecidos por su amor, calidez y presencia.

María será recordada por su calidez, generosidad, amor inquebrantable por su familia y la fortaleza que demostró a lo largo de su vida. Tocó los corazones de todos los que la conocieron y creó recuerdos inolvidables que siempre serán atesorados.

Aunque su partida deja un enorme vacío, su amor y espíritu continuarán viviendo en los corazones de su familia y amigos.

Que descanse en paz eterna.

Por favor envíen flores al Advent Funeral Home a nombre de la familia Castillo.

7211 Lee Highway

Falls Church, VA 22046

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