Carl Castillo

Carl Castillo passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019 at the age of 64, after a valiant battle with cancer. Carl was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, TX. He was a 1973 graduate of Moody High School and attended Del Mar College where he received his Associates Degree. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army; he will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his son, Carlos Castillo; beloved parents, Calixto and Aurora Castillo; brothers, Paul Castillo and Mauricio Castillo; sister, Margaret Rodriguez; and niece Melissa Meza.

Among those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years, Lydia Zuniga Castillo; son, Christian Castillo; sisters, Sara (Manuel) Garcia, Carmen Knake, Gracie (Adan) Chavez, and Sandra (Frank) Garcia; brother, Marc Castillo; grandchildren, Derrick and Denise Castillo; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Honoring him as pall bearers are Joshua Hudson, Adan Chavez, David Chavez, Frank Garcia, Stephen M. Zuniga, and Manuel Chavarria.

The family will receive condolences on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Treviño Funeral Home, 3006 Niagara St. @ Port; with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. A chapel service, officiated by Father Ray Yrlas, will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 9:30 AM at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors at 11:00 AM.