Carlos Alberto Castro

Carlos Alberto Castro, age 71, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born on October 14, 1954, in Havana, Cuba, Carlos was a strong, disciplined provider whose sense of humor and generous heart filled every room he entered. He devoted his life to faith, family, and honest work, leaving a legacy of love that will guide those he cherished for generations to come.

Shaped by his roots in Havana, Carlos carried the resilience of his childhood into adulthood, where he became the steady anchor of his family. His defining act was a courageous choice: single handedly bringing his children and family from Cuba to America, opening doors to opportunity and changing the course of their lives forever. He took pride in hard work and delighted in building—homes, projects, and possibilities—always with hands that could fix and a will that would not quit. He loved free diving, found his greatest joy in time spent with family, and drew strength from his Christian faith, which grounded his character and guided his steps. A steady presence in every storm, Carlos was always there when it mattered most. He believed that true strength is forged through discipline and service, and he lived those truths every day. He often said, “Take care of your family,” a simple charge that became a compass for everyone who knew him. Through his example, he instilled strength, resilience, and determination in his children—lessons that will endure as his most lasting gift.

Carlos is survived by his beloved wife, Janaina; his children, Ariel Castro, Arianne Castro, Carlos Castro, and Franklin Rodriguez; and his adored grandchildren, Sophia, Kaila, and Charlie. He also leaves behind extended family whose journeys and futures he helped make possible, along with many friends who will remember his quick wit, warm smile, and unfailing generosity.

To know Carlos was to witness love in action—spoken in laughter at the table, proven in long hours of work, and sealed in the courage to build a new life. May we honor him by meeting each day with the same resolve and compassion he modeled, and by holding fast to the promise he lived: take care of your family. Memorial arrangements will be shared by the family at a later time. Until then, his memory remains a blessing, and his legacy lives on in the lives he strengthened and the futures he helped secure.