Arnulfo "Tino" F. Castanon

Arnulfo was born to Marcela and Fortino Rico Castañon on March 25th, 1934. He married Margaret Castañon on December 21st, 1955 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from St. Philip’s College. He worked at Kelly Airforce Base for 40 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force with the 433rd Troop Carrier Wing.

Arnulfo is preceded in death by his father, mother, and eldest brother, Aurthor.

Arnulfo is survived by his wife, Margaret Castañon; his children and their spouses- Rebecca and Richard Campos, Richard and Marcy Castañon, and Rene Castañon; his siblings- Daniel Castañon (Tomasa), Romie Castañon, and Ramiro Castañon (Sylvia); his grandchildren- Jessica Delgado (Philip), Jeanette Nañez (Steve), Jacqueline Campos, Kimberly Blanco (Martin), Jenna Campos, Karen Fincher (Sam), and Kevin Castañon; and his great-grandchildren- Elizabeth Delgado (Sabeel Schader), Philip Delgado, Andrew Nañez, Isaac Nañez, Gabriella Joy Delgado, Evelyn Nañez, Joshua James Nañez, Summer Blanco, and Autumn Blanco.

Tino was a man of simple pleasures. He loved to watch John Wayne movies, drink coffee, solve crossword puzzles, watch westerns, and root for the Cowboys. His story is not just one of the years he lived, but of the lives he touched. His pride and joy was his family, and he loved being surrounded by all of his “noisy girls”. He will be dearly missed. The warmth of his humble spirit will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. As we bid farewell, we do so with fond memories and gratitude for the time we shared and the lessons he taught through his example of unwavering love.

Rosary and Visitation will be on September 25th, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home. Family will visit from 5:30pm-6pm, followed by public visitation from 6pm-7pm, and concluding with the Rosary from 7pm-8pm. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Thursday September 26th, 2024 at St. Pius Catholic Church. Burial will follow immediately after the church service at Fort Sam Houston.

The family of Tino wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the friendly staff at Brookdale and the countless doctors and nurses at the VA Medical Center who cared for him.