Alberto Castilleja, 90, was born April 8, 1936, in Catarina, Texas. He entered eternal rest, November 2, 2026, in Cotulla, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Castilleja is preceded in death by his Parents Cirilo and Agustina Castilleja and daughter Cristina Gonzales along with numerous brothers and sisters.

Alberto is survived by his Wife of 58 years Martha G. Castilleja; Daughters Marcela Garcia (Leonel Garcia) and Maria Araceli Kiesel, Sister; Manuela Castilleja, Grandchildren: John Anthony Kiesel (Corey Kiesel), Martha Alicia Ponce (Michael Ponce), Juan Gomez Jr. (Katherine Gomez), Margarita I. Casarez (Carlos Casarez), Eduardo Gomez (Michelle Nanez) Great Grandchildren; Thomas and Shelby Kiesel, Jazzlean Gomez, Matthew Ponce, Aubrey Gomez, Rhyan Gomez, Mia Ponce, Marc Ponce, Mackenzie Gomez, and Marlicia Casarez.

The Castilleja family will honor their loved one on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Juan Gomez Jr., Michael Ponce, Eduardo Gomez, Thomas Kiesel, Willie Castilleja, Matthew Ponce, Rhyan Gomez, and Carlos Casares.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marc Ponce, Ryan Perez and Leonel Garcia.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Leonard Funeral Home, 707 W. Houston St., Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830).876.2119. You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at www.leonardfunerals.com.