Gabriel A. Castillo

Gabriel A. Castillo obituary

Gabriel A. Castillo

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8008 Military Dr. W, San Antonio, TX 78227

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

1204 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78227

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San Fernando Cemetery #3

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Gabriel Castillo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Castle Ridge Mortuary - West Military Dr. on Aug. 1, 2025.

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Gabriel Castillo went to be with our Lord on July 31, 2025. He was 97 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Castillo and Ezequiela Avitua, and his brothers, Jesus, Ascension, Nemesio, Presentacion, Alberto, and grandson, Juan Gabriel Alvarado.

He is survived by his wife Maria Isabel, his sister Manuela Garcia, sons Frank Castillo (Debra), Gabriel Castillo Jr. (Annabelle), Sergio Castillo (Terri), and daughters Estella Alvarado (Juan), Elida Bosmans (Frank), Elvira Garza (George) and Emily Castillo-Martinez. He has 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He retired from CPS Energy in 1990 with 27 years of service. He was a hardworking, kind man and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to music. He will be greatly missed.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

8

Service

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Castle Ridge Mortuary

8008 Military Dr. W, San Antonio, TX 78227

Send Flowers

Aug

8

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

1204 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78227

Send Flowers

Aug

8

Service

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

San Fernando Cemetery #3

1735 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78226

Send Flowers

Only 44 minutes left for delivery to next service.