Our brother was a shining light in our community. As a politician or a preacher or a personality, he possessed a singular charisma that drew people to him. He always had a smile that could brighten any room and was a passionate advocate for helping those in need. And what a character. Whether it was cruising around town on his infamous scooter or just filling a room with his infectious laughter, he emanated one of those singular personalities. His greatest strength was his ability to think outside the box. One of his original idea were the marriages he conducted in the middle of the international bridge. He once related: "Like bringing two countries together, I'm bringing two people together. He left an enduring legacy. He never retreated in his crusade to fight for our community. Like he humorously said, “I am the Cheez. There can be only one!” His affection for people also extended to his beloved pets. We also share one profound regret. He was committed to making a difference in the BISD. Our town is a lesser place without his spirit.
Erasmo is survived by his parents: Erasmo Castro and Maria Guadalupe Dragustinovis; his sisters: Linda Castro, Melissa Castro, Gaby Castro Martinez (Genaro Jr.), Claudia Dragustinovis, Amy Cruz and Jamie Castro.; his stepmother: Alicia Castro
Erasmo was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Raul Dragustinovis † and Manuela Zamora Dragustinovis †; his paternal grandparents: Pedro Castro † and Manuela Castro †.
A visitation for Erasmo will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Chapel Service at 7 pm in Chapel of Angels, at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521. A continued visitation will occur Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Chapel of Angels, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521. A burial will occur Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521.
Serving as pallbearers are: Pedro Alejandro Infante, Luis Ricardo Alvarez, Genaro Martinez III, Frankie Joe Olivo, Esteban Valdez and Diego Grimaldo.
Serving as Honorary pallbearers are: Genaro Martinez Jr., Gabriel A. Martinez, Gerry Martinez and Alexys Olalde.
