Ruelena Lee Paolini-Castillo

Ruelena Lee Paolini-Castillo, age 62, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Beloved wife of Marco A. Castillo Sr. Loving mother of Marcelena Kinder, Marco A. Castillo Jr., Ameria Castillo, Joseph V. Castillo, Ricco D. Castillo and Lorenzo V. Castillo. Cherished grandmother of Reyna Kinder, Orlando Kinder, Aubree Robles and Mila Delgado. Dear sister of Deno (Carrie) Paolini. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her devoted partner David Lopez. Preceded in death by her parents Sandra and Josep Paolini and her brother Damon Paolini. Ruelena will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois 60475. For further information, please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at WWW.SMITSFH.COM.