Mariano Castro was born on October 19, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away in his home surrounded by his family on April 8, 2020, at the age of 77.  Mariano was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather, always putting family first and foremost in his life.

Mariano served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Truckee, an oil tanker, and in the U.S. Navy Reserve in the Seabee Construction Battalion, retiring after 20 years of service.  He worked in the Engineering Department of the Audie Murphy Memorial VA Hospital beginning in 1973, retiring in 2002.

He was very active in the CYO program at St. Paul Catholic Church, where he coached boy's soccer from second grade through first year in high school, and girl's fast-pitch softball from second grade through first year in high school.  Both of his teams advanced to city playoffs where they won city championships.

Mariano was pre-deceased by his father Henry Castro, mother Rebecca Castro, brothers Henry and Edward Castro, and sister Corina Castro.  He is survived by Evelyn Castro, his wife of 51 years; daughter Elsa Castro (Heather Blumberg); sons David Castro (Maria "Cissy"), Daniel Castro (Darbi Jacob), Javier Castro (Amy Kipp), Paul Castro (Jacqueline Rhinehart); grandson Joshua Castro; granddaughters Miranda Chavarria (Felix), Alexandra, Andrea, Isabella, Teresa, and Emelia Castro, Juliana Blumberg; brother Carlos Castro (Elisa); and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Because of current conditions and restrictions, we regret that the

Rosary, Funeral Mass, and interment must be held in private.

A memorial service with honors will be scheduled when conditions and restrictions are lifted.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to

St. Paul's Catholic Church (San Antonio, TX) or

the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital (San Antonio, TX).