Ezequiela "Kelita" Castillo, age 81 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Kelita was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio and Angelita Santiago and was a resident of Vineland for the past 20 years. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish of Vineland. Kelita was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, crocheting and watching WWE. Above all, Kelita loved to share time with her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Carlos Castillo, her daughter Evelyn Castillo and by her grandchildren, Roxanne Romero and Steven Castillo Jr.

Kelita is survived by her 6 children; Adilia Rivera of Vineland, Carlos Castillo Jr. of Vineland, Silvia Rodriguez and husband Pedro of Villalba, P.R., Steven Castillo and wife Glorimir of Vineland, Fernando Castillo and wife Evelyn of Vineland and Alexander Castillo of San Juan, P.R. Along with 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Porfiria Santiago and Cristina Santiago, both of Villalba, P.R. She will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be held on Monday evening at 5:00 at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Family and friends may gather from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Cremation will follow privately.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.