OBITUARY Andrew Jeremy Castillo April 27, 1989 – September 10, 2018 Born April 27, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Castillo and Michael Castillo, Andrew Jeremy Castillo died on September 10, 2018 to join the company of Saints departed. He graduated from McCollum High School in 2007. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Cesar Gomez, and grandmother Juanita Gomez.
Andrew lived in San Antonio until he was twenty-nine. He enjoyed spending time with his son Tristan and his friends. Andrew enjoyed going to the Theater to watch the latest action and horror movies.
However, one of his favorite pastime was hanging out with his friends playing games on the PS4 and X Box game systems. Andrew is remembered by his family and friends for his kind and gentle spirit. He was a “live and let live” person.
There are not enough tears to fill the void of his early departure from us. Andrew is survived by: son,Tristan Pacheco; mother, Mary Castillo; step-father, Tony Palafox; father, Michael Castillo; sister, Crystal Castillo (Ivan Garcia); niece, Allayna; nephews, Sabastian, Christian, and Giovanni Garcia. Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a legion of friends.
The Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino, 226 Cupples Rd. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with a celebration reception of his life immediately following. Services will conclude in the funeral home chapel.
“Watch over your Heart with all diligence. For from it Flows the springs of Life” Proverbs 4:23 This is a lesson learned from my son Andrew. Not only did he dance in the rain, he wanted to dance in the rain.
Andrew had an exorbitant number of storms during his short life so he knew from experience that another storm was coming on the heels of the one that just passed. If he hadn’t learned to dance; he may have remained dry, but unfulfilled. He was fulfilled.
Andrew had been given the gift to make the most of every day. We have all learned from him. My son lived his life on his terms.
He listened, but did not take advice. He did not conform to social “norms”. But he was not a rebel.
He was not rebelling against anything or anyone. He was a free-spirit who lived in the present, and again, on his terms. He was a dreamer.
He could enter a room and brighten it with his smile, his attitude, or just his presence. He had “it”. I’ve learned over the past week just how strong he was.
I’ve learned from him, and his friends and acquaintances through social media, how he made friends so easily and was true to each and every one of them. He made them happy. He made me happy.
I stand here today with a broken heart. The loss of a child is something I could have never prepared for. Even during the past week, under insurmountable odds, I refused to prepare myself.
I wasn’t ready. I’m still not ready. He had so many dreams and so many plans for the future.
He would have made these dreams come true. He was prepared to fight his disease, but never had a chance to lace up the gloves. * He did not die on his terms.
He did not want to leave us. He loved us. He will continue to love us.
My son, Andrew died a man. Our lives will never be the same. He made sure of that.
Andrew, I love you with all my heart; I look forward to seeing you again when the time comes. I will continue to be the best mom I can be to your sister Crystal as you expect. I will continue to seek peace, as you wished.
I will not let you down. Rest in peace; and never, never stop dancing in the rain. It’s all good my son.
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