Obituaries

Gilberto L. Castillon passed away on August 4th, 2026 at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family and those who loved him most.

Gilberto was born in Navidad, Jalisco on June 1st, 1943. He left Mexico in 1966 when he was 24 to make a life in the United States.

Gilberto was married on October 8th, 1968 to Katy Castillon. They were happily married for 53 years.

Gilberto retired in 2005. He worked 35 years as a forklift operator for Christy’s concrete in Fremont, CA. He was a proud member of The Teamsters.

After retirement, he focused on family. Big Papa became a taxi for the grandkids. He took over school pick-ups from 3 different schools. Nobody ever missed a baseball or softball practice; we could aways count on Papa Gilbert.

He leaves behind his daughter Maria Adela Ruybal (Ron), his son Savino Herrera (Emily), and sister Maria Castillon. Gilberto was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He had a close relationship with many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Gilberto was preceded in death by his father Jose Carmen Castillon, mother Anna Maria Lopez Castillon, wife Katy Castillon, son Jose Castillon, daughter Rita Doyle, Jennie Maldenado and Martina Herrera, his brothers Jose Castillon and Severo Castillon, and sister Adela Castillon.