Leroy (Paco) Castillo, age 67, passed away at Parkview Medical Center unexpectedly on April 6, 2015.
He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on March 3, 1948 to Virginia (Hernandez) and Pete F. Castillo Sr.
He attended and graduated from Primero High School in 1968.
Leroy was employed as a coal miner, railroader, heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was also employed for Melvin and J.J. Rivera at Little Stinker for several years.
He enjoyed music and was the lead guitarist and singer for the Turning Point Band.
Leroy loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He loved being with his family especially his wife Shirley, who was always by his side, his Princess and granddaughter Evelynn Cordova , who lovingly called him Paco, and son Alex, who Leroy had a great influence in his life, teaching him the skill of heavy equipment operating and the lessons of life.
Preceding him in death are his parents Pete and Virginia Castillo, brothers John and Vincent Castillo, grandmother, Eutemia Hernandez, mother and father in law, Pam and Gene Velasquez and brothers in law, Dave Velasquez and James Reeves.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life and wife of 26 years Shirley Castillo of home address, son Alex Cordova (Mandy Montoya) Trinidad, granddaughter Evelynn Cordova, grandson Daniel Trujillo,, Trinidad, children, Debbie (Sam ) Sisneros, Mary (Joe) Romero, Carolyn Castillo and Billy Castillo, grandchildren Carlos and Sammy Sisneros, brother Andy (Molly Castillo, sister Irene (Dave) Roybal, sisters and brothers in law, Gene (Louise) Velasquez Sr., Irene Reeves, Linda Velasquez, Chuck (Gloria) Velasquez, Betty (John) Lucero, Louise (Jimmy) Grosso, Paul (Charlene) Velasquez, Pam (Paul) Cordova, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Memorial Mass will be April 14, 2015 at 2PM at Holy Trinity Church.
Private family inurnment to be held at a later date.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
Leroy was a good friend that I first met about 9 years ago. He helped me a number of times in working on our property in Weston and was always a kind, friendly and good man. I respect him very much
as a fellow believer, husband to Shirley and father to his children and grandchildren. My family and
his developed a great friendship these past few years and we are deeply saddened by his untimely
passing. The world will miss Leroy, but Heaven rejoices in his arrival. Thanks Leroy for opening
your home and family to us and for the times we shared. We will miss you.
Buddy, Carolyn and Chase Pittman