Leo Castillo

California in 1940. Due to financial hardship, he and his brother were

unable to attend school. His teenage years were filled with hard work to

help support his family. In 1950 Leo was drafted into the United States

Army and was deployed to the war in Korea. Leo received training to be an

Infantryman and he was assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment. Leo’s unit

faced action in combat and he served courageously in the face of enemy

fire. Upon Honorable Discharge from the Army. Leo returned to Stockton

and began working as a taxicab driver and various other jobs until his

retirement for Fiberboard in 1994. Leo continued to provide for his family

after retirement for the City of Stockton as a parking attendant until 2003.

Leo is survived by his wife, Hope Castillo, whom he was married to for 58

years. Leo was the father to seven children; Gloria Huerta, Rachel (Jesse)

Guerra, Victoria (Roberto) Rubio, Mary (Michael) Valverde, Debra

(Jesse)Estrada, Leo Jr (Joanne) Castillo and Christina (Richard) Pimentel.

Leo has twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and

one great great grandchild. Leo was preceded by one brother John, and

survived by three sisters Betty, Tensie, and Mary.

Leo learned the value of hard work from a very early age and it continued

throughout his life. He worked tirelessly to provide for the needs of his

family. Leo’s personal needs and wants came second to his desire to

provide for others. Leo loved the San Francisco 49ers and stuck with them

through the good and bad years. Leo enjoyed fishing and some of his

greatest memories were from catching record setting fish. Leo had an

infectious smile that would light up a room and melt the most hardened of

hearts. Leo was humble but strong and resolute in protecting his family and

loved ones. Leo demonstrated remarkable patience even when confronted

with the trials of life. Leo was kind and never uttered a harsh word. Leo will

truly be missed, but his legacy will continue for generations.