Mr. Joe L. Castellanos died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on 11 May 2018 at the age of 100 years.

Mr. Castellanos is preceded in death by his parents, Alvino and Santos Castellano; his beloved wife of 67 years, Leonora R. Castellanos.  He is also preceded by his siblings, brother, Alvino Castellano Jr; sister, Consuelo Gomez, brother, Jesse Castellano, sister, Mary Rivera; brother, Humberto Castellano; grandson, Richard Riojas; great-granddaughter, Daniella Puente.

Survived by his six (6) children, Josephine Garza, Diana Martinez (David), Marge Reyna (Raymond), Irene Bernal (George), Joseph Castellano (Jose Rodriguez), Veronica Mendez (Sam), 23 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.  Joe also had numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends.

A World War II veteran, Mr. Castellanos served in the Pacific theater with the U. S. Army, working as a surgical technician with the 69th Field Hospital on the islands of Leyte and Okinawa and taking part in the Ryukyus campaign; his military awards included the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars.

Mr. Castellanos was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico and became a naturalized American citizen in February 1944 while in the Army from 05 November 1943 thru 20 January 1946.

For nearly nine and a half decades, he was a valued parishioner and volunteer of various organizations of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Here he gave generously of his time to the Catholic Youth Organization baseball club, the Men's Club and the Archdiocesan Union of the Holy Name Society. Over the years, he was active in his community as a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4315, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 76, and as a life member of the American Legion Post No. 309.

Joe was a source of tremendous inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well lived, bestowed a precious gift of wisdom that benefited all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Mr. Joe L. Castellanos was so loved by all of his family very much and will be greatly missed.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 23, at 6:00 P.M.

with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, May 24, at 12 Noon

at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

with military honors.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
618 S. Grimes
San Antonio, Texas 78203