On Thursday, May 25th 2023, Sophie R. Castanon a devoted wife and a mother of four passed away at home at the age of 99. She was born April 30, 1924 she married Maximino H. Castanon. They raised their son Ruben and three daughters, Alice Rebecca, and Julia.Sophie was a loving mother who helped our father build his wholesale nursery. Later, when they opened a retail nursery she managed it full time while our father operated his landscaping business until they retied in 1987.Sophie enjoyed many things during her lifespan; sewing, cooking, & crocheting. She loved gardening & being in the company of family and friends. And if anyone ever needed help she wouldn’t hesitate to be there for them.Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, parents and eight siblings, four boys; Angel, Marshal, Francisco & Anastacio Ramirez and four sisters; Salome Ramirez, Josephina Venegas, Adelaide Paramo & Antonia Martinez. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren & six great- grandchildren.Thank you to family and friends that have come to comfort us and to all the support provided by Nightingale’s Hospice.