John Matthew Castillo

John Matthew Castillo obituary, San Antonio, TX

John Matthew Castillo

John Castillo Obituary

Published by Porter Loring Mortuary North on Sep. 17, 2019.
John Matthew Castillo, age 16, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 3, 2003 in San Antonio to Humberto Rafael Castillo and Mary Elizabeth Friend. He was a junior at Great Hearts Northern Oaks school and a part-time employee of Milberger Nursery. John was an outstanding student, a voracious reader, a gifted and resourceful artist, and a talented athlete who excelled at swimming and track. Those who knew John appreciated his keen wit and his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone he met. They will remember his love of plants, nature, and all growing things, and his affection for animals. He was a natural leader and took genuine pleasure in helping others, from mowing neighbors' lawns to volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. Most of all, John loved his parents, his younger brothers, his family, and his many friends of all ages. He will be deeply missed. John is survived by his loving parents, Humberto and Mary Castillo of San Antonio; his brothers Michael Alexander and Christian Gabriel of San Antonio; grandparents John and Nancy Friend of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Humberto and Carmen Castillo of Villahermosa, Mexico; aunts and uncles Christy Friend and Brad Stratton of Columbia, South Carolina, Andy and Kate Friend of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Sean Friend of Austin, Texas, David Friend and Pat Bradley of New York City, Javier Castillo of Villahermosa, Mexico, and Rocio and Fernando Cabrera of Mexico City; and cousins Devin Friend and Chloe Friend of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Emma Stratton and Jane Stratton of Columbia, South Carolina, Samuel Friend of Austin, Texas, Viridiana, Fernanda, and Alexa Cabrera of Mexico City, and Regina and Emilio Castillo of Cancun, Mexico. VISITATION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 6:00 PM VIGIL SERVICE WITH ROSARY 7:00 PM PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH 2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST MASS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 10:00 AM ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 4201 DE ZAVALA ROAD Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the John Matthew Castillo Memorial Fund at GoFundMe.com. JOHN MATTHEW CASTILLO 3 de marzo del 2003 – 17 de septiembre del 2019 John Matthew Castillo, de 16 años de edad, falleció el martes 17 de septiembre del 2019 en San Antonio, Texas. Nació el 3 de marzo del 2003 en San Antonio, hijo de Humberto Rafael Castillo y Mary Elizabeth Friend. Era estudiante de cuarto año de secundaria en la escuela Great Hearts Northern Oaks y trabajaba como empleado de medio tiempo en la jardinería Milberger Nursery. John fue un estudiante sobresaliente, un ávido lector, un artista talentoso e ingenioso, y un excelente atleta que sobresalió en la natación y carreras. Los que conocieron a John apreciaron su astuto ingenio y su habilidad de iniciar una conversación con cualquier persona que encontraba. Será recordado por su amor a las plantas, a la naturaleza, y todo lo que crece, así como su afecto por los animales. Era un líder natural y obtenía gozo genuino en ayudar a otros, ya fuera cortando el césped de vecinos o trabajando como voluntario en Habitat for Humanity, ayudando a construir casas para gente necesitada. Más que todo, John amaba a sus padres, a sus hermanos menores, a su familia, y a sus muchos amigos de todas edades. Nos hará una falta profunda. A John le sobreviven sus amados padres, Humberto y Mary Castillo de San Antonio; sus hermanos Michael Alexander y Christian Gabriel de San Antonio; abuelos John y Nancy Friend de Lake Charles, Louisiana, y Humberto y Carmen Castillo de Villahermosa, México; tías y tíos Christy Friend y Brad Stratton de Columbia, Carolina del Sur, Andy y Kate Friend de Lake Charles, Louisiana, Sean Friend de Austin, Texas, David Friend y Pat Bradley de ciudad de Nueva York, Javier Castillo de Villahermosa, México, y Rocío y Fernando Cabrero de ciudad de México; y primos Devin Friend y Chloe Friend de Lake Charles, Louisiana, Emma Stratton y Jane Stratton de Columbia, Carolina del Sur, Samuel Friend de Austin, Texas, Viridiana, Fernanda y Alexa Cabrera de ciudad de México, y Regina y Emilio Castillo de Cancún, México. VELORIO LUNES, 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2019 6:00 PM SERVICIO DE VIGILIA CON ROSARIO 7:00 PM PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH 2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST MISA MARTES, 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2019 10:00 AM IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS 4201 DE ZAVALA ROAD Sus restos serán pasados al cementerio Holy Cross para su santa sepultura.

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January 10, 2020

Beth Pennekamp posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2019

Katie Spalding posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2019

Margaret Mendoza posted to the memorial.

Beth Pennekamp

January 10, 2020

God bless you and all of your family. I am devastated by this news. I loved John Matthew so much. He was such a joy. Love to all of you.

Katie Spalding

September 24, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of coaching John for 2 summers on the Nadadores. John was always kind and compassionate towards others, as well as a talented swimmer. He lead with his actions, and really had a passion for the water. My heart swells with pride and pain seeing his fellow nadadores post pictures with him in his memory. I'm praying for you and your family.

Margaret Mendoza

September 24, 2019

Goodbyes are not forever, only farewell until we meet again. May Jesus give you His Peace at this time of great loss. You are in our prayers. From the grandparents of Mackinsey and Caleb Mendoza. Margaret Mendoza

Jessica Brunotte

September 24, 2019

Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Matthew. Our prayers are with all of you. May God bring all of you his peace and comfort.

-Brunotte Family
(Bella Anais CHUMS 2008)

Joseph Hanson

September 23, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. My brothers attend John's school, our whole family is praying for you. Love the Hanson family.

Sarah Cathey

September 23, 2019

Our hearts grieve for the immense loss you all are experiencing. Praying for a peace that passes all understanding. With love, The Cathey family

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Jame P Hight

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Kristan Schrader

September 23, 2019

Sending you all love and prayers from your CHUMS family.

Elaine and Norman Davidson

September 22, 2019

Please know our prayers will be with all of you. Love to you and all the family.

Fernando Cabrer

September 22, 2019

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Con todos nuestro cariño le pedimos a Dios les de la fortaleza para que puedan sobre llevar este gran dolor, hoy un Ángel los cuida desde el cielo. John siempre te llevaremos en nuestros recuerdos y nuestro corazón te amamos Alexa, Sofia,Viridiana, Rocio y Fernando Cabrera Ciudad de México

Fernando Cabrera,Mexico City

Fernando Cabrera

September 22, 2019

Con todos nuestro cariño le pedimos a Dios les de la fortaleza para que puedan sobre llevar este gran dolor, hoy un Ángel los cuida desde el cielo. John siempre te llevaremos en nuestros recuerdos y nuestro corazón te amamos Alexa, Sofia,Viridiana, Rocio y Fernando Cabrera
Ciudad de México

Melody & Swain Edens (Hayden Turner's Grandparents)

September 22, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for you as John makes his transition into non physical. May your loving connection close the gap of the void you may be currently feeling.

Angie Phelps

September 22, 2019

Holding you close to my heart and sending you prayers for healing and peace. I love you all.

Angeles Gómez

September 22, 2019

Has vuelto a la casa del Padre eterno, El nos regalo un Ángel que amamos y llevaremos en nuestro corazon siempre... Nos volveremos a ver...te amo!!

Laura Kevilus

September 21, 2019

Libby and Humberto, our family is devastated by your great loss. I have enjoyed watching John Matthew grow from a sweet and polite boy to a fine young man. John Matthew will forever be remembered by our family. We share in your grief and offer our prayers of consolation. May you one day attain the peace that surpasses all understanding. Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him. Libby, I am here for you. Love, Laura, Karl, Jiana, Myko, and Amadeo Kevilus

Trisha Belongea

September 21, 2019

Our deepest heartfelt condolences. Vince enjoyed hanging out with John in the summer. John will be greatly missed by many of his teammates.

Sending prayers for your family

Trisha, Paul & Vince Belongea

Nancy Lackey

September 21, 2019

Praying for you and your family. Lifting you up in prayer.

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