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Christopher Castilleja Obituary
Christopher James Castilleja was an Angel. He made this world special just by being in it. He touched our hearts with his tender loving care. He has now been called to be with the Lord to continue his journey. Chris was called home on July 7, 2010, at the tender age of 17 years. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 12, 1992. He is loved and will be missed by his mother, Estella Manns; father, Jimmy Castilleja; brothers, Matthew Castilleja, Micah Manns and Jesus Terrones; sisters, Morgan Manns and Janice, Brenda and Sasha Terrones. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Jose & Consuelo Castilleja; and maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Esparza; uncles, Jesse and Isabel Castilleja, David and Hope Gonzales, Francisco and Norma Escobedo; and numerous relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2010, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Procession will depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. On Monday, July 12, 2010, for a 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery II. Services under the direction of:
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Castilleja
Eddie & Melissa Hernandez
July 19, 2010
Estelle & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and give you all the strength to be strong. Just remember you will always have a special angel watching over you and your family.....GOD BLESS!!!!
Ofelia Galvan
July 15, 2010
Our prayers are go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
sincerely,
Crystal, Anna and Ofelia
Steve Solis
July 14, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castilleja,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Cathy Hernandez
July 14, 2010
Jesse, Isabel & Family:
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your nephew Christopher. May the beautiful memories of him bring smiles to your faces. May strength find its way to your Spirit & Happiness find its way to your Heart. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Thinking of you and your family and sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.
July 13, 2010
Estelle,
if there is anything i can do you will please let me know.
Kim
NAS
Christopher, you will be greatly missed.
Ms. Nanez
July 13, 2010
Marivel Nanez
July 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Castilleja Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Christopher will always be in our memories and those of his Aersopace Academy classmates and SPC instructors.
Jennifer Mireles
July 13, 2010
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family Jimmy. I'm sure this a very difficult time for you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jennifer Mireles, RN (VA-MICU)
Maureen Doebbler
July 12, 2010
My deepest condolences for your loss, he was a wonderful young man. All my prayers and those from the JFK class of 2010. He will always be in our memories and those of his JFK family.
Elizabeth Duenez (Perales Elem.)
July 12, 2010
To the Castilleja Family We offer our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Sergio Quilantan
July 12, 2010
Jimmy my condolences go out to you and your family .
Christopher my friend from ROTC , your will be greatly missed . R.I.P.
Michael Ortiz
July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010
I offer my most heart felt condolences and will keep your family in prayer.
Blessings,
Cantor Marc Arizola
July 12, 2010
I am deeply sorry to hear about your son. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie Cass, IR Group
Felicia Coker
July 12, 2010
My condolences to you and your family. You will all be in our prayers.
Miguel Arce
July 12, 2010
Estelle and family, we are so sorry for your loss and prey for strength and comfort as all of you move forward during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Kara Boehmer
July 12, 2010
Christopher will be missed. Estelle I know how much he meant to you and how close the two of you were. Terrin and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Carla Laws
July 12, 2010
Estelle, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with such a tragic and unexpected loss.
July 12, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Castileja family. We lived at the corner house and my grandsons would play football with Chris. He will be deeply missed may he rest in peace.
Josie Garcia,Chris,Jeremy
Destiny Ramirez
July 12, 2010
u will never be forgottn all ur sweetness and laughter.. i graduated wit him and its so sad how hes jus gone but the class of 2010 of jfk will always remember u.. GOD BLESS.. UR A ANGEL
Micky Arriola
July 11, 2010
Jesse and Family,
Raymond & I send our condolences to you and your family. Chris will be deeply missed by all who knew , loved and met him. Our prayers are with you...
Sincerely,
Micquela Micky G. Arriola and
Raymond L. Gonzalez
Alyssa Hernandez
July 11, 2010
i knew chris from school since we were younger i went to ccd classes with him and to kennedy with him. He was so nice to everyone and the sweetest guy to talk to. Everytime he saw me n he saw something was wrong he always asked n made sure i didn't need to talk to someone. I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. love ya chris! r.i.p
sincerely,
Alyssa Hernandez
Lisa Moreno
July 11, 2010
I knew Christopher he was a wonderful young man. He will be missed my condolences go out to you and your family.
Lisa M Moreno
John F. Kennedy
Love you Chris
Peggy Conder
July 11, 2010
Estelle and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will always have a special angel watching over you now.
Love and prayers,
Peggy
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