Mario "Gordo" Castro Martinez's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana

Mario "Gordo" Castro Martinez

June 3, 1969 - September 4, 2026 (57 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Mario "Gordo" Castro Martinez's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana

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Mario "Gordo" Castro Martinez

June 3, 1969 - September 4, 2026 (57 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

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Mario Castro Martinez Obituary

The passing of Mario Castro Martinez of Elkhart, Indiana occurred on September 4, 2026. Mario, born on June 3, 1969, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mario Castro Martinez to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Mario Castro. He is survived by: his mother Yolanda Martinez of Mexico; his wife Karol; his children, Leon Islas (Perla) of Elkhart, IN, Samara Islas of Elkhart, IN and Sheyla Herrera (Joaquin) of Elkhart, IN; his grandchildren, Leon Islas, Sharlyn Islas, Alan Herrera, Leonardo Islas, Natalie Herrera and Jacob Herrera; his great grandchildren, Leah and Leonel; and his siblings, Adriana Castro, Marioalberto Castro, Raymundo Castro and Isabel Castro.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center (1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (1108 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home



Thu

Sep 10

Visitation

Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center
1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

Thu

Sep 10

Rosary

Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center
1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

Fri

Sep 11

Visitation

St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church
1108 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516

Fri

Sep 11

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516

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