and was a 1966 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas. He served three
years in the Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in
Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the University
of Houston. He was employed with the Houston Independent School District for forty
years and served as Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. He was most proud of having
served as Principal of Memorial Elementary for twenty-three years.
Arturo enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball, a sport which he participated in for over twenty years
and excelled as a pitcher. He also enjoyed woodworking, making home projects and arts and
crafts for family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Margarita Sylvia, from Port Arthur, Texas. He is
also preceded in death by his parents Juan and Esperanza Castillo of Baytown; brothers Juan
Jr., Alejandro, and Arnold Castillo also from Baytown. He is survived by his wife, Anna
Marie Castillo and his three children; Christopher Castillo and wife Sandra of Channelview,
Arturo Gabriel Castillo and wife Veronica of Humble, and Christine Burroughs and husband Jeff
of Pearland. He is also survived by his three step-children; Billy Sosa of Spring, Nick Sosa and
wife Jessica of Houston, and Michelle Romero and husband Ricky of Humble. He is also survived
by five grandchildren; Derika and Adan Castillo and Kai, Noa, and Lailee Burroughs. Also nine
step grand-children; Alexis, Chris, Bianca, Ariel, Starla, Destiny, Liam, Nicole, Esmerelda, and Xavier and
five great grandchildren; Alecia, Bryson, Bennett, Avian, and Beau. He is also survived by his two sisters Linda Castillo Samora and daughter Laurie Cervantes & family, Sylvia Rocha and husband Victor their children, Adrianne Feller and Anthony Rocha, and a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, January 6th from 5pm to 9pm with a rosary beginning at 7:00pm at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A funeral service will be held promptly at 10:30am on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at Brookside Funeral Home in the Grand Chapel followed by a burial in Brookside Memorial Park and Cemetery.