Corina Cantu Castillo, 55, of San Benito, Texas passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Corina, also known as “Nana” by her grandchildren, was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Anyone who knew her would describe her as a caring, beautiful soul with a heart of gold. Her smile lit up an entire room and her generosity towards others never went unnoticed. Corina’s pride was in her family. She never missed an opportunity to brag about her kids and loved sharing pictures of them. To say she was the proudest mom isn’t enough. Corina’s love for her children and grandchildren carried over into her professional life, impacting many hearts. She worked with children for many years, from volunteering at her children’s schools, to owning a daycare, and recently as a travel youth care worker. The simplest pleasures in her life brought great joy, including dancing, playing pool, collecting coffee mugs from her various travel destinations, and spending time with her mom and siblings. Her children and grandchildren will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest and continuing to make her proud. She is preceded in death by her father, Remigio D. Cantu and brother, Oscar Cantu. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Maria Andrea (Juan) Barrientos, Norma Linda (Frank) Juarez, Hector N. Castillo Jr., Cassandra Castillo (Hector), Corina Christina (Mathew) Montalvo and Crystal Castillo;her mother Candida Cantu; siblings, Remigio Cantu Jr., Diana C. Chavez, Herlinda Palacios, Patricia C. Navarro, Vicky Martinez, Tomasa Cavazos, Yolanda Cantu and Candida Cantu; grandchildren, Jaime Barrientos, Destiny Marie Barrientos, Franky Juarez, Leyah Lynda Juarez, Cisco Miguel Juarez, Kendall Rey Claudio, Naya James Garcia, Mila Rose Montalvo, Jason Mathew Montalvo, and Jonah Nicholas Montalvo. Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, from 5:00 p.m., until 9:00 p.m., with the recitation of the holy rosary to begin at 6 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m., at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. All individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines by socially distancing a minimum space of 6 feet apart and face covers or masks are recommended. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Corina Cantu Castillo at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston, Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586.