Jose Castillo Zapata passed away on March 12, 2020. All services are private due to the virus restrictions in Bell County.

Jose Castillo Zapata was born on February 15, 1991 to Juan Castillo and Lidia Zapata.  

Jose lived in Allende Coahuila Mexico until he was 11 years old. In 2002 his family moved to Salado, Texas where his dad was working. Jose attended Salado ISD and was a 2009 graduate of Salado High School. He loved sports; he played football, soccer, baseball and basketball. On the weekends, you could find him supporting his favorite soccer team, Club Santos, if they were playing.

Jose worked in landscaping, as well as an Electrician for Bloomers Trailers here in Salado.

On March 12, 2020 he passed away of natural causes. He leaves behind his father, Juan Castillo, mother Lidia Zapata and 2 younger brothers, Juan and Edgar Castillo, whom he adored.  Family was everything to Jose.

Survivors also include his grandparents Tomas Castillo, Rosa Rivas and Bertha Gonzalez; along with several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Jose was preceded in death by his grandfather Mariano; his cousin Carlos and his uncle Antonio.