Family and friends gathered April 18 at Emilio’s Restaurant in San Jacinto to celebrate the 100th birthday of Irma Castro Sada, honoring the longtime Hemet resident for a century of life, family and community ties.Born in Eagle Pass, Texas, Sada moved to California in 1951 and lived in several cities before settling in Hemet in the summer of 1963, where she has remained ever since. She worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Hemet Valley Hospital until retiring in 1980.Family members described the centennial celebration as a tribute to Sada’s enduring strength and devotion to her family.“What an incredible journey, 100 years young and still shining in our eyes,” family members said. “Her life has been a beautiful story of love, strength and unwavering grace.”Re
