Romedo

Castro

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Romedo “Romeo” Castro, 71, of Aransas Pass, Texas, who left this world on November 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and a family who will forever carry a piece of him in their hearts.

Romeo was born and raised in Aransas Pass, Texas, a small coastal town that would always be a part of who he was. He began his working life as a shrimper, spending his days on the waters of the Coastal Bend, where he learned the meaning of hard work and perseverance. As life took him in a different direction, he traded the shrimp boats for the open highway and began his career as a truck driver. Somewhere along those miles, he proudly gave himself the nickname "Roadrunner," a name that would stick with him throughout his life.

If there was one thing you could say about Romeo, it was that he never met a stranger. He was a man who could talk to absolutely anyone, anywhere, about just about anything. A simple hello could easily turn into a long conversation, and chances are, before it was over, you knew a little more about his life and the many roads he had traveled. He had a story for everything, and whether you had heard it once or a dozen times, that was just Romeo being Romeo.

He was a man who lived life his own way. He wasn't someone who needed fancy things or grand gestures to leave an impression. Sometimes, it was simply his presence, his familiar voice, or one of his many stories that made a moment memorable. Those are the little things that may seem ordinary at the time but become the very things we wish we could experience just one more time.

As his family reflects on his life, they are reminded that the greatest treasures we leave behind aren't things we can hold in our hands, but the memories we create and the love that remains long after we are gone. There will be moments when they wish they could hear his voice again, listen to just one more story, or have one more conversation that seemed to have no end.

Romeo was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria and Juan Castro Sr.; his son, Shawn Castro; his stepson, Marcus Villa; his brother, Juan Castro Jr.; and his sisters, Josephine Castro Friesenhahn, Maria Castro Wade, Corrine Castro Cordova

He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, Geraldine Castro, his stepdaughter, Katie Longoria (Anthony); his stepson, Benton Burch, his sons, Ryan Castro and Stephen Castro (Ashley) and daughter Christina Rodriguez (Ronnie).

He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren his Pride & Joy: Alton Menard, Aaden Menard, Randy Rangel Jr., Baker Longoria, Alaina Villa, Elisa Villa, Marcus Villa., Kallun Burch, Garrett Burch, Jacob Castro, and Shawna Arias (David).

Romeo is also survived by his siblings, Oscar Castro, Sandra Castro Cadena, Elva Castro Griffin, Ena Castro Sanchez, and Lisa Castro Culberth, along with numerous extended family members and friends.

Seventy-one years of life can never be summed up in just a few paragraphs. A lifetime is made up of countless moments, some big and some small, but all leaving their mark on the people we love. Romeo's

journey took him from the waters of Aransas Pass to highways stretching far beyond home, but the most meaningful part of his story will always be the people he leaves behind.

And while the conversations may have come to an end, the stories will continue. His name will be spoken, memories will be shared, and somewhere along the way, someone will smile and say, "Remember when Romeo..."

Rest easy, Roadrunner. You've traveled your last mile here on earth, but the memories you leave behind will travel with us for the rest of our lives.