Obituary for Joe "Pera" Castillo Perez

Joe "Pera" Castillo Perez passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 after a long illness with his loving son by his side. He was born in Elgin, Texas on June 17, 1940 to the late Isabel Perez and Maria Castillo Perez.

Joe served his country for twelve years in the army. Joe enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Janie Gamez Perez; sister and brother-in-law, Lupe and Julio Torres; brother-in-law. John Christopher Castillo, Sr.

Joe is survived by his son, Joseph Perez; brother and sister-in-law, Isabel Jr and Tommie Perez; sister, Nellie Castillo.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 126 W Oltorf Street.

Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.