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Apolinar J Castillo

July 23, 1954 ~ May 13, 2023 (age 68) 68 Years Old

Obituary

Apolinar “Polo” Castillo was born on July 23, 1954, in San Antonio Del Bravo to Librado and Virginia Castillo. He married his beloved wife Connie Castillo in 1973. Apolinar passed away on May 13, 2023, in Kermit, Texas at the age of 68. He was a resident of Hobbs, New Mexico. 

 As a young man Polo worked on a ranch. He loved being around horses and cattle so much, that he participated in many rodeos. Polo also worked in the oilfield for over 30 years until he started his own business and retired shortly after. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. During his pass times, he enjoyed watching his “cowboy” movies, going to the casino, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. 

Polo is preceded in death by his son Polo Castillo, his parents Librado and Virginia Castillo, his brother Charlie Castillo, and his sister Lucy Chavez. 

He is survived by his wife Connie Castillo, his three daughters Nancy Martinez, (and 5 grandchildren, Ray Martinez, Klarisa Martinez, Kayla Martinez, Kloey Martinez and Kenzi Cazares, and 2 great grandsons, Joziah Martinez and Fabian Martinez), Nellie Castillo (and 3 grandchildren Nathaniel Reyes, Nyellie Reyes and Navaeh Espinoza), Nora (Freddie) Valeriano (and 2 granddaughters, Kaidy Valeriano and Zoey Valeriano). One son Eddie (Ana) Castillo (and 3 grandchildren, Boston Castillo, Hailey Castillo, and Ethan Castillo).  

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
May 17, 2023

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Griffin Funeral Home
401 N. Dalmont
Hobbs, NM 88240

Recitation of the Rosary
Wednesday
May 17, 2023

6:00 PM
Griffin Funeral Home Chapel
401 N. Dalmont
Hobbs, NM 88240

Funeral Mass
Thursday
May 18, 2023

2:00 PM
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church
914 S. Selman St.
Hobbs, NM 88240

Interment following funeral service
Thursday
May 18, 2023

Prairie Haven Memorial Park
1900 E. Stanolind Rd.
Hobbs, NM 88240

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