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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Elias Xavier Castillo, 1 year old, born on October 16, 2009, and passed away on February 25, 2011. We will remember him forever.
October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
Hey baby,
My day seemed really off today. When I made breakfast I made it for you. Wow 13 years old. And all I see is your cute baby face. My baby boy. I love you so much. I wish I could hold you. I wish none of this crap never happened. I wish you were here enjoying life with us. And that I wasn't living in fear daily that I don't fail another one of my children, But God had other plans for you. And I trust that. I'll never know why. I'll never know what you did the last night you ever slept here in this life. I feel robbed and I push through the pain, put on a smile and act like I'm okay. I look at your siblings and I just see you. What you could have been. What you could have been doing. I love you so much. You will always and forever be my precious boy. I wish God would give me one more day with you. I know I'll see you in heaven but I feel like I need you now.

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy Birthday to Elias Happy birthday to you

I will see you again. Whenever it's my time. I love you so so much!!
February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023
Well this year is a little harder to deal with. Alot of things have stirred some memories up. Not good ones at that. So many things I would have done differently. It's been so long and some days are easier than others. And then there are days like this and I remember what happened on this day. I was a young mom. If I just didn't take that 2nd job I would have you here. I was just trying to give you everything. I never thought anything would happen to you. I was always protective over you. I trusted Jessica with you. I was completely fooled. That day I came walking down that dark street and I saw the cops. I walked passed like nothing. Only to hear the worst when that cop called me over. I know God has you safe and God can provide for you more than I can. I look forward to holding you again one day. See the man you became. I miss you baby and love you always 

P.S you have another brother
October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022
Good morning my love,
How I wish you were here celebrating your 13th birthday with us. Even your younger brothers talk about if you were here. I think it's really sweet. I remember the day I had you like it was yesterday. One day over your due date. I prayed the night before. And that next morning it was game on. Had you at 5:17pm. When we got home you were always on my chest. I always kept you close. You were everything to me. I miss you so much. I can't even imagine what you would look like. All I see is your little baby angel face I love you. I know your living a way better life in heaven than I could of ever provided. But I still wish I could hold you, hug you and kiss you son. You will forever be in my heart! Happy Birthday Elias!! ❤️
October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021
Happy 12th Birthday my love. Im lost for words this time. Alot of things are happening. And I wish you were here with us. I cant believe you would be 12. Wow!! I miss you everday. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I love you!
February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
Hi baby. Its been 10 years since iv last seen your face. I miss you still everyday. I think about you everyday. I love you. I miss you. I wish you could be here with me. I would love to see your beautiful face. I would love to hold you in my arms. I love you forever my son!

Love,
Mommy
October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020
Happy Birthday my first love. I wish we could be together on your 11th birthday. I miss you everyday. I wish I could dream of you and see your face. The last dream I had was a long time ago and you were a grown young man. I miss your smile and your touch. I will always love you my son. Never forgotten. I love you more than you know forever and always. I will always love you.
October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
Happy Birthday my love! Your 10 today! I wish i could make a wish and you could be here with me. I could sure use your help right about now as big brother Man I miss you like crazy. Nobody understands the way I feel about you. When I had you, I was so happy. It was like all i needed was you. You completed me! Then when you were taken from me you took my heart with you. I have never been the same since that day. I love you so much and I miss your handsome face. Im sorry I couldnt protect you from her. I love you my baby boy!
February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
I love you! I miss you!
          Love Mommy!!
January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019
I miss you! I know God had other plans for you. I cant help but think a little selfiish. Even though your not physically here with me baby your always on my mind. I see you everyday! One day if God permits i will hold you again. Your so brave! I was by your side the whole time! I miss you! Nobody understands. The pain fades for them. I became nobody and i still hurt and theres nobody to comfort me. This is where i need you.i remember when we were in that ladys house when we didnt have any where to go and i layed my head on your chest listening to your heart and u played in my hair. I love you so much and i miss you terribly! You keep me strong you keep me strong for your brothers and sister. I miss you! I love you! XoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoXoxox
October 16, 2018
October 16, 2018
Elias,
This year I realized that instead of having sad birthdays that this year is the last time. Next year im going to get up make a special breakfast make a special dinner and a dessert all in your honor. I am blessed to have raised you for the time i did. You are such an angel you are the perfect son. I miss you so much. I look at your face everyday. You have brothers and a sister now and they know who u are. They will always know you as big brother. I love you so much it hurts but id rather loved you for the time i could then have never met you at all. Your perfect and always will be. I love you son! Happy 9th birthday!
July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013
Hello my little angel... Im honored to be your mommy and I wish I could tell you to your little sweet face. I look at your pictures everyday. One day we will be together again and tho it may be long we will be together again and I will hold you and kiss you for hours on end. I love you and miss you my little hero... kisses my son...
February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
Baby angel you touched my heart and my kids heart. You still come to mind in our lives. Lots a silly moments we got to share with you.♥ EVERYTIME it's time to boogie me and my kids still do "the Elias dance":-) We loved to watch you dance ♥ we miss and love u angel
April 15, 2011
April 15, 2011
Elias, your story has touched me in more way than one. It sadens me that your parents lost you the way they did, my little boy just went to sleep and never woke up. I like seeing the other baby angels that are in heaven with my son. My heart goes out
April 6, 2011
April 6, 2011
You touched many lives near & far! Seeing your precious little face & how happy you were without a worry in the world has made me have a whole new outlook on life & to cherish every moment. Life is too short to worry about the little stuff! RIP Angel
April 6, 2011
April 6, 2011
I am a South African, and deeply touched and heart sore over this. May God be with Elias's parents. Time will make life easier, but the pain will never end. You are in our hearts and prayers.

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October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
Hey baby,
My day seemed really off today. When I made breakfast I made it for you. Wow 13 years old. And all I see is your cute baby face. My baby boy. I love you so much. I wish I could hold you. I wish none of this crap never happened. I wish you were here enjoying life with us. And that I wasn't living in fear daily that I don't fail another one of my children, But God had other plans for you. And I trust that. I'll never know why. I'll never know what you did the last night you ever slept here in this life. I feel robbed and I push through the pain, put on a smile and act like I'm okay. I look at your siblings and I just see you. What you could have been. What you could have been doing. I love you so much. You will always and forever be my precious boy. I wish God would give me one more day with you. I know I'll see you in heaven but I feel like I need you now.

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy Birthday to Elias Happy birthday to you

I will see you again. Whenever it's my time. I love you so so much!!
February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023
Well this year is a little harder to deal with. Alot of things have stirred some memories up. Not good ones at that. So many things I would have done differently. It's been so long and some days are easier than others. And then there are days like this and I remember what happened on this day. I was a young mom. If I just didn't take that 2nd job I would have you here. I was just trying to give you everything. I never thought anything would happen to you. I was always protective over you. I trusted Jessica with you. I was completely fooled. That day I came walking down that dark street and I saw the cops. I walked passed like nothing. Only to hear the worst when that cop called me over. I know God has you safe and God can provide for you more than I can. I look forward to holding you again one day. See the man you became. I miss you baby and love you always 

P.S you have another brother
October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022
Good morning my love,
How I wish you were here celebrating your 13th birthday with us. Even your younger brothers talk about if you were here. I think it's really sweet. I remember the day I had you like it was yesterday. One day over your due date. I prayed the night before. And that next morning it was game on. Had you at 5:17pm. When we got home you were always on my chest. I always kept you close. You were everything to me. I miss you so much. I can't even imagine what you would look like. All I see is your little baby angel face I love you. I know your living a way better life in heaven than I could of ever provided. But I still wish I could hold you, hug you and kiss you son. You will forever be in my heart! Happy Birthday Elias!! ❤️
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On this day...

February 25, 2020
9 years ago.. I lost a part of me when you went to heaven. I blame myself. I miss you so much. I wish i could hold you and kiss you and do things for you but my wishes dont come true. I love you more and more everyday i wish i could have been a better mommy to you. I love you son

Happy Birthday my Son

October 16, 2017

I couldnt make it to your resting place today.. I had a rough day kinda but Its your 8th birthday today. Happy birthday baby... Wow time flies by. Your pictures hang in my room so i get tobsee your handsome face everyday. You have 3 siblings now and everyone who knew you say they look like you. Especially your little sister. I miss you sooooooo much and God knows how my heart aches. I will always love you. I want to hold you in my arms baby and never let go like if this was all a nightmare but its been almost 6 years. I love you baby boy forever and always. Xoxoxo 

Love mommy 

The Tragedy on Feb 24, 2011

April 12, 2011

A 22-year-old woman will face at least one felony charge after a fire at her west Houston day care last week claimed the lives of four toddlers and injured three others.

Jessica Rene Tata is charged with reckless injury to a child involving serious bodily injury, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. The charge could be upgraded and more charges could be filed, officials said.

"We have requested that she be held at no bond," said Donna Hawkins, spokeswoman for the Harris County district attorney's office.

Tata operated a home-based day care where seven children were under her supervision when a fire broke out on Thursday afternoon.

A law enforcement source said Tata had left the children and had gone to a store when the blaze began.

When she returned with a bag of groceries and opened the door, smoke poured out of the house and she began screaming for help, a witness said.

Tata's brother, Ron Tata, 26, has denied those allegations, saying that she was at the house when the fire started and passed out.

Tata was not in custody of law enforcement Sunday night, said Houston Fire Department Chief Investigator Leo Gonzalez, who is heading the arson investigation into the fire. Gonzalez declined to give further details.

Asked if there would be other charges related to the case, Hawkins said, "The case remains under investigation. This charge is being filed."

The district attorney's office has not yet released details of the charge or its degree.

Reached late Sunday, District Attorney Pat Lykos said she could not detail the nature of the charges or a possible sentence.

Seven toddlers in home

The fire at the west Houston day care brought emergency responders into a frantic rush to rescue the seven toddlers, ranging in age from 16 months to 3 years, who were in Tata's care.

They rushed small unresponsive bodies out of the building and began administering CPR on the front lawn to as many as three children at a time.

Witnesses described firefighters with toddlers in their arms rushing down the street toward ambulances.

Four of the children died, Elias being one of them.

Jessica Tata had fled the country, but is now back in Houston, TX facing charges and is currently in jail.

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