Our beloved mother, Maria Inez Rios Castillo. Passed into the arms of our Lord, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in the early morning.
She was born on August 24th, 1922 in Prairie Lea, Texas, to Merced and Narcissa Rios. She spent most of her 94 years as a resident of Kyle, Texas having moved there from Goforth, Texas. She loved doing arts and crafts, gardening, and loving and caring for her large family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Castillo, daughter Aurora (Dora) Flores, and sons, Sam Castillo and John Paul Castillo.
Grandma Castillo, as she was known by all who knew and loved her, is survived by daughters Margie Pina (Joe), Norah Fuentes (Bob), and Frances Diaz (Joe); and sons Gilbert Castillo (Ester), Joe Castillo (Charlene), and Ruben Castillo (Paula). She is also survived by 21 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren, and one 3x Great Grandchild.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Joe Diaz, Bob Fuentes, Alfred Garza, Gerard Castillo, Jason Castillo, and Alex Rodriguez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gilbert (Jap) Romero, Joseph Castillo, Alphonso Rodriguez, and Rudy Quintero.
We wish to express our gratitude to Legend Oak of Kyle, and to their staff and caregivers.
Recitation of a rosary, at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 2nd at Harrell Funeral Homes in Kyle, Texas with visitation prior to the rosary starting at 4:00 pm.
The Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 am at St Anthony Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas with interment following at Memorial Lawn Martindale, Texas.
