Taurino Castillo

Taurina Castillo, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. He was born on a Thursday, October 3, 1929 in La Presa, Villa de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosi to Tibursio Castillo and Gregoria Alvarez. He is preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Aurora C. Castillo, brothers; Alvaro Castillo and Pascual Castillo, sisters; Zenaida Mendoza and Maria Castillo.
Taurino is survived by his, children; Margarita (Jose Luis) Mercado, Virginia “Vicky” (Elias) Marrufo and Alejandro Castillo, brothers; Gonzalo Castillo and Francisco Castillo, sister; Emilia Rodriguez, 5 grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Taurino enjoyed watching his favorite soccer team, Chivas, play. Watching baseball, playing billiards and poker but most importantly supporting his grandchildren in their activities. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched.
His family will receive friends today, Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary to be prayed at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home, 322 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 501 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 1701 East Richardson Road, Ediinburg, Texas. Funeral services have been entrusted to Johnny Garcia, Funeral Director/Manager of Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.