Magdalena Castillo Mick, 99, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Logan Acres Senior Community.
Magdalena (Nena) was born on October 14,1925 in the Philippines, to the late Everino and Filicidad (Mercurio) Castillo.
Nena married Earl Victor Mick on December 15, 1991, after a penpal relationship, while she resided in Seattle, Washington. Earl preceded her in death on December 9, 2001. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and one grandson, Clinton Douglas Johnston.
She is survived by two stepdaughters, Donna J. Mick and Janet L. Stroud, both of Bellefontaine; Six grandchildren, Lee (Trayce) Wilcoxon, Shawn (Tiffany) Wilcoxon, Josh (Jennifer) Wilcoxon, all of Bellefontaine, Bridgette Phillips, of Vernon, Florida and Justice Stroud, also of Bellefontaine; Six great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Nena is also survived by three sisters and many nieces and nephews in the Philippines and the U.S.
Nena worked as a caretaker in the Philippines for years, with the same prominent family and traveled the world several times with them. Her favorite story was how she shared a private elevator ride with the Pope.
She was a loving and kind wife, stepmother, and grandmother. She loved working on word searches, crossword puzzles and anything that stimulated her brain, as she put it. Nena loved sharing her Filipino dishes and culture with her family. Her cuisine was phenomenal! She was also a devout Catholic and prayed continuously for all family members and friends.
Nena became a U.S. citizen on August 11, 2015. On that day, she was 88, and was the oldest and proudest person in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, to achieve this goal. She announced in the courtroom, “I am very proud to become a citizen of the United States and to die a citizen of the United States.”
Nena left those who loved her with a lifetime of memories and life lessons. She will be very dearly missed by her family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Logan County, Ohio.
A private family memorial service, will be held at a later date at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com