Leo Castillo

Leo Castillo, of Temple, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was 90 years old.

Leo was born in Mercedes, Texas, on January 1, 1936, to Genaro and Edubiges Castillo. He grew up in south Texas, where he met his wife, Ofelia Garcia, they were married for 69 years.

Leo and Ofelia moved to the Texas panhandle, where Leo farmed for over 20 years. After retiring from farming, he opened his own business as a Mechanic, where he repaired many people’s vehicles and made lasting friendships. Leo was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview, Texas, then eventually moved to Temple, Texas. In May of 1977, Leo traveled to Germany to spread the Word of God to others. He was very active on his travels and helped with the Annual Jamaicas.

Leo and Ofelia raised four sons and four daughters. He was a wonderful and devoted Abuelo ‘Welo’.

Leo is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joseph Castillo; son-in-law, Jessie Gamboa; brothers, Alberto, Juventino, Genaro, and Francisco; sisters, Josephina Castillo Chavez, and Maria Castillo Munoz; and his faithful companion, Nemo.

Leo is survived by his wife; sons, Leo Jr (Gloria), Leonel (Elaina), Leonardo, and Miguel Angel (Esmeralda); daughters, Edubiges (Ismael), Rosalinda (Romy), Ofelia (Daniel), and Christy (Jesse); brother, Lauro Castillo; 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

The family invites friends of Leo and his family for a Visitation from 6:00PM – 8:00PM, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Harper Talasek Funeral Home, in Temple, Texas. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7:00PM. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30AM, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Temple, Texas

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Leo’s hospice team from Amedisys, especially Whittney and Ashley.