Richard Castillo

Richard Castillo was born in San Antonio, TX on March 6, 1932. He went to his Lord on August 7, 2017, at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleto and Manuela Castillo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elia Castillo; sons, Rick (Irene) and Randy; daughter, Terry Valero (Paul); brother, Henry Castillo (Mary); 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and other loving family members and friends. Richard served his country as a Corporal and Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and was in the Korean War. Richard also played basketball at Lanier High School during it's 1949 City Championship run, and continued to play ball at Woodlawn gym until recently. He also played basketball for many years in the Senior Olympics, winning many Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals as he traveled to participate in the Senior Games. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 5:00p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Funeraria De Angel Trevino Funeral Home 226 Cupples Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78237. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:00a.m. with interment to follow at San Fernando Cemetery No. II.