Gilbert G. Castillo Sr., 86, Ligonier, formerly of Goshen, died 8:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at Avalon Village, Ligonier.

He was born Feb. 3, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas, to Jose & Juanita (Galindo) Castillo. He married Carmen (Perales) Castillo on Feb. 8, 1959.

Surviving are his wife, Carmen, Elkhart, daughters, Norma Castillo, San Antonio, Texas, Juanita (Bernando) Galindo, Elkhart, Lupe Castillo, Fort Wayne, Carmen (Susan) Castillo, South Bend, son, Gilbert (Kim) Castillo Jr., Elkhart, 9 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, Joaquin Castillo and a sister, Alice Cone.

Gilbert retired from Goshen Rubber in 1996. He was a member of AARP.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery at a later date.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements