Uvaldo "Rudy" Castilleja

Uvaldo "Rudy" Castilleja was born on October 22, 1952, to Alfonso Sr. and Chavela Castilleja of Calvert, Texas. He married the love of his life, Rose Marie Ruiz Castilleja in 1973, where they resided for 49 years in Hearne, Texas.

Survivors include:

Sons: Michael Castilleja Sr. (O'Breka) of Bryan, David Castilleja Sr. of College Station, and Alfonso "Ponch" Castilleja (Savannah) of Cameron

Daughters: Theresa Castilleja of Hearne, and Christina Castilleja of Hearne

His Brothers: Robert Castilleja Sr. (Mary) of Waco, and Joe Castilleja (Mary) of Nacogdoches

His sister: Isabel Perez of Waco

His in-laws: Martha Castilleja (Alfonso Jr.), Sally Castilleja (Paul); Georgia and Ronnie Jutson, Mary Cortez (Johnny), John and Anna Ruiz, Emilia Ruiz (Jimmy), and Stephen and Diana Ruiz

17 grandkids, 25 great grandkids, 2 on the way and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by:

His wife and love of his life: Rose Marie Ruiz Castilleja

His parents: Alfonso Sr. and Chavela Castilleja

His in-laws: George and Josephine Ruiz

His brothers: Alfonso Castilleja Jr., Paul Castilleja, and Enrique Castilleja

His sisters: Gloria Gonzales, Janie Ramirez, and Emma Vigil

Brother-in-law: Carlos Perez, Jesse Ramirez, Robert Gonzales, Jimmy G. Ruiz, Jimmy Ruiz, and Johnny Cortez