On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Alfonso "Al" Castillo, loving husband, father, and grandfather was called home by his Lord and Savior at age 93.  Alfonso was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 29, 1926, to his parents, Margarita Ortiz and Delfino Castillo.

At the young age of 17, Alfonso left Brackenridge High School to enlist in the Marines to fight in World War II and the Korean War. During his time in the Marines, he served as Staff Sergeant to the 1st Marine Division and participated in several missions throughout the Pacific including patrolling and canvassing the area for survivors on the bombed grounds of Nakasaki, Japan. After serving his time,  Alfonso returned home to obtain his high school diploma and attend trade school for photography and upholstery. He used his skills to open his own upholstery business and maintained his business in the family garage for over 50 years.

A respected and hardworking man, he is also known for his compassion and gift of serving. Over the years, his commitment extended to his involvement in the church. He was a member of the Holy Rosary and Holy Family Church. He served as a 3rd-degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, President of St. Vincent de Paul Society, President of the Holy Name and original member of the Veterans of Foreign War and honorary Girl Scout troop leader.

Alfonso was one of the Korean War Veterans instrumental in creating the Korean War memorial located on Auditorium Circle in downtown San Antonio. He will be remembered for his strength, integrity, quick wit, life lessons, infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Alfonso was preceded in death by his mother, father, three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dora Buenteo Castillo their two daughters: Elaine Ann Castillo and Michelle Marie Castillo, grandsons, Noah Alfonso Castillo-West and Lucas Clark Castillo-West, his brothers Martin and Raymond, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

FUNERAL SERVICES

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 visitation will begin at 5:00 pm

at The Angelus Funeral Home located at

1119 N St Mary's Street

with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the procession will depart

from The Angelus Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. for

11:30 am funeral mass to be offered at

Christ the King Catholic Church

located on 2610 Perez Street

Interment with full military honors will follow at

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:00 pm