Sandra Morales Castillo

Honoring the Life of Sandra Morales Castillo

Sandra Morales Castillo, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away

peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family on September 28, 2025, at the age

of 54.

Sandra was the cherished daughter of the late Agustín Morales Vásquez and Balbina Castillo

Gómez. She is survived by her loving daughter, Sandra Vianey Morales; her precious

granddaughter, Avanie Morales; her devoted husband, Juan David Morales; and her siblings

Eloi, Abraham, Javier, Josué, Eunice, and Abigail Morales Castillo.

Sandra was born in Córdoba, Veracruz, and raised in Amatlán de los Reyes, Veracruz. She later

moved to Olathe, Kansas, before settling in Gardner, Kansas, where she built a beautiful life

with her family.

After a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, Sandra entered into her eternal rest. Though she

may have lost that battle, she won the most beautiful one of all — eternal life in Heaven. She

is now reunited with her beloved parents, Agustín and Balbina, and embraced in the presence

of God.

Sandra will be remembered as a caring, cheerful, faithful, and sweet soul who gave selflessly

to others. She had a special way of bringing people together and creating lasting bonds.

Because of her, many lives intertwined, and countless memories were made. Sandra’s

generosity, warmth, and love left an imprint on every heart she touched.

Above all, Sandra was the best mother and grandmother — her family was her greatest joy,

and she was theirs. Even in her illness, she held tightly to her Catholic faith, which guided her

and gave her strength.

Her family and friends will forever be grateful for the gift of her life and the love she so freely

shared. She will be deeply missed and remembered always.

Words from her husband, Juan David Morales

The first time I met Sandra, she was about 14 years old, and I didn’t see her again until she

was around 26 or 27. That was when we began our friendship, through mutual friends.

In time, friendship turned into courtship. We would go out to dinner, to dance, on vacations,

and naturally, our love grew. Eventually, we were married in a civil ceremony at my house,

with a small reception surrounded by friends.

Not long after, we learned she was pregnant. We received the news with great joy, and so

began her new life as a mother. Everything was going well until one day she started to feel

unwell. We went to the doctor and learned her pregnancy was high risk; it seemed she had

developed pneumonia. She had to spend most of that time resting at home. Finally, the long-

awaited day of our daughter’s birth arrived, and Sandra was admitted to the Regional

Hospital in Córdoba, Veracruz, our hometown.

The birth was long and difficult. When we asked what was happening, they told us there had

been some complications. But by the end of the day, she left the hospital with our baby girl,

and we were so happy.

Sandra was a tremendous support for me and such a devoted mother to our daughter. When

our daughter was about three months old, she became ill and we had to take her to the

hospital. As the doctors treated her, her cries filled the hallway, and Sandra became so

distressed that they had to give her medicine to calm her. Our daughter was a beautiful baby,

and even her cries were gentle.

Years passed. I had to leave them in Mexico when I came to the United States, and for two

years we were apart until I was finally able to bring them here, with the hope of someday

returning home.

When our daughter was preparing for her first communion, we decided to marry in the

church. A month before her special day, we celebrated our wedding so we could stand

together as a family.

Here in the United States, Sandra learned to drive, and little by little she also learned some

English. She was a hardworking woman, deeply dedicated to her daughter. She also cared for

other children, giving them love, food, and so much more. Everywhere she worked or was

known, she left a wonderful impression. People loved her and gave her their friendship—

friendships that remain to this day. Many still cannot believe what has happened.

As a wife, she was always faithful, attentive to me in health, in meals, and in everything that it

means to be a loving spouse.

Sadly, that terrible illness, COVID, came and destroyed her health. As you know, she fought

bravely, but in the end, she lost the battle.

May God bless her and hold her in His holy glory.

Services to Celebrate Sandra’s Life

Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Sandra’s life at the following services:

Visitation: Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at KC Funeral Directors, 4880

Shawnee Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106.

Visitation & Mass: Friday, October 10, 2025, visitation from 9:00–11:00 a.m., followed by

Mass from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 21650 W 115th Terrace,

Olathe, KS 66061.

Burial: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 8300

Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215.

With love and faith, we invite all who knew and loved Sandra to join us in remembering her

beautiful life.