Reyes Castillo, Jr., aka “Sonny,” was called home peacefully March 23, 2022, in the middle of the night with his wife Linda by his bedside after a courageous and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease. His extremely faithful family believes his faith led him into the Kingdom of Heaven walking into our Lord’s open arms.

He is able to walk again and lie in green grass as he often did anytime he found a soft patch to read a newspaper. He’s also definitely requested a banquet with lots of sweets and especially ice cream. He’s excited to be playing dominos and billiards again with who ever’s willing to play. We know he’s reminiscing and smiling with old friends and family.

Reyes Castillo graduated with a Masters Degree from Sul Ross State University. He married the love of his life Linda Bentley Castillo of Fort Davis, Texas. He affectionately called her Linda Babe. They recently celebrated a golden, heartwarming 50th anniversary on Feb. 5, 2022.

He was a teacher for many years, and retired early in Balmorhea, Texas, a beautiful small town where he was able to continue substituting in nearby Pecos, and teach his boys skills like hunting, fishing, minor mechanics, and some handy work.

Mr. Castillo headed his family with his intellectual and Christian outlook on life. His love for numbers and math was passed on to his youngest son, who also graduated from Sul Ross with an accounting degree. He was proud of both his sons who carry on his legacy and kind personality, along with many of his other characteristics. He was a man who was loved by all and still is. He even made several friends and acquaintances from Midland, Texas, where he recently lived and frequented Casa De Amigos, and worked as long as his body allowed at Wal-mart near the interstate.

Mr. Castillo was preceded in death by his parents Reyes S. Castillo, Sr., and Gloria Ramirez Castillo; and his baby brother Robert Castillo.

He was survived by his wife, two boys, Jeffrey Rey and wife Paty Castillo, and Kevin Reyes Castillo; four grandchildren, Kiara, Leyah, Karolina and Jeffrey Jr.; his five siblings Rita of Houston, Texas, Dora of Uvalde, Texas, Hubert of Spring, Texas, Jaime of Lubbock, Texas, Mary Esther of Georgetown, Texas, and Annette of Round Rock, Texas.

Funeral services were held in Alpine, Texas, on April 2, 2022.

The family requests if you have a memory about Reyes please try to write a little something on the website TheHealingStartsHere.com. And thanks to everyone who gave us a prayer, hug, meal, and condolences. Extra special thanks for making the long or short trip to Alpine for Reyes. It was special.