Anna Marie Ross Obituary
In loving memory of Anna Marie Ross in Gainesville, Florida, who departed this world on January 20, 2026 at the age of 86. Anna Marie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Andres Castello of Spain. She is survived by: her mother Esperanza Castello of Cuba; her children, Hayley Ross (Douglas), Jacqueline Ross-Lopez (Fernando), Jennifer Ross (Ebony Rhodes) and Rafael Victor "Coque" Ross (Brenda); her grandchildren, Amanda Lawson-Ross (Amy Lawson-Ross), Alexandra Ross (Jose), Jessica Hall (Andrew Hall), Ashley-Anne Criss (Jason Criss), Luna Fox Hathaway (Donnie Dixon), Mathew Ross Schlussler (Jessica Chaos), Miles Ross Schlussler, Cameron Ross Schlussler (Larisa Anderson) and Megan Christine Naranjo; her great grandchildren, Danica Adelaida, Camilla Anne (Millie), Esme, Caleigh-Ann, Samuel, Brandie, Blue and Aiden; her sister Magda Castello Rodkey (late Clark); and her nephews, Clark and Andrew. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
Anna went on to work for the Cuban American National Foundation, assisting Cubans seeking freedom from dictatorship and helping newly arrived families find jobs and housing.
