Pedro T. “Pete” Castillo, age 72 of North Platte, entered into eternal rest October 8, 2016, surrounded by his family after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Pete was born January 5, 1944 in Cheyenne, WY to Manual and Florence (Ramirez) Castillo. Pete graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1962, from there he went on to service in the Nebraska Army National Guard, graduating from Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri, and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Sill Oklahoma in 1963. In 1965 he attended, and later graduated from Officer Candidate School at Camp Ashland Nebraska being commissioned a 2nd LT. and eventually reaching the rank of a 1st Lt.
On April 30th 1966 Pete married Eva Valdez of Mitchell, NE and to this union came three children, Rhonda, Scott, and Jon. They lived in Scottsbluff for five years before moving to North Platte, NE in 1971. Pete was a plumber/pipefitter for many years; in 1986 he ventured out on his own to establish Pete’s Plumbing which he operated until his retirement in 2002.
Pete’s life revolved around his family; you would seldom see him do anything for himself. He was a man of faith, values, and his word. A handshake to him was as good, if not better than, anything in print. Pete was also an avid sports fan. He enjoyed a good baseball game, watching boxing, and he was a diehard football fan. He enjoyed his early morning swims at the Rec Center with his friends, where he logged an impressive 398 miles as of this past May. As his children and grandchildren grew, he followed whatever activity was in season and was always their greatest fan.
Pete will be remembered as a man that was willing to help anyone in need; he was a “measure twice, cut once” kind of guy. He had a sense of humor and was a loyal husband, father, and friend. His greatest gift to his children was his unconditional love for his wife Eva. Their souls have been together for over 50 years this past April 30, 2016.
Survivors include his three children Rhonda Sue, Stuart Scott, and Jonathan Michael (Stephanie Castillo); a special friend Leah Vigil of Colorado Springs; grandchildren Kelanie Marker, Tanner Castillo, Abigail Castillo, Graci Castillo, Keanan Castillo, Kaley Castillo; and great grandchildren James Brody and Rylee; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eva; his parents Manuel and Florence; and his brother Tom Castillo.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested in Pete’s name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday October 13, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday October 14, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend Josh Brown as Celebrant. Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.