ARELY CASTELLÓN COX

On Saturday, October 24, St. Gregory's will give thanks for the life of Arely Castellón Cox, a beloved member of our church family; wife of Henricus Cox; mother of Jacqueline and her husband, Alex, and Cristina; and grandmother of Maxwell and Wesley.

Arely served on the Vestry of St. Gregory's and was the visionary leader of our Progressive Dinner ministry for many years. Through this ministry, she not only helped raise funds for the church but also fostered meaningful relationships among parish members. She also served as coordinator of our annual HollyVersary Gala.

Arely exercised her leadership with true grace, and her joyful, engaging spirit blessed this congregation profoundly. The prayers of the parish family are extended to Henricus and the entire Cox family as they mourn her loss and give thanks for her life.

In their eloquent obituary, the family wrote words that so perfectly capture Arely's impact on all who knew her:

“To know Arely was to know a woman of extraordinary warmth, elegance, intelligence, and strength. She had a rare ability to make everyone she encountered feel genuinely seen and valued. Her signature greeting, ‘How are you, my dear?’ was never merely a pleasantry. She asked because she truly cared, and those fortunate enough to know her felt it.

Arely lived a life marked by achievement, adventure, grace, generosity, and, above all, love. Her presence was unforgettable, and the absence she leaves behind is immeasurable.”

Well done, good and faithful servant. Thank you for the lasting impact you made on our life together in Christ at St. Gregory's. May you rest in peace and rise in glory.

In Christ,

Fr. Andrew+

Rev. Andrew J. Sherman, Rector