Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Isabel Castillo Jr., age 72, of rural Portland passed away on Saturday January 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Hughes, Arkansas on November 9, 1949 the son of Isabel and Maria (Reyes) Castillo Sr. He was married on July 1, 1968 to Juanita Esparza who survives. He was retired from Brooks Construction in Fort Wayne and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife Juanita, two sons John Castillo and Joe Castillo (wife Francene) both of Portland, three daughters Norma Englehardt, Rachel Bentz (husband Phil) and Crystal Lothridge (husband Steve) all of Portland, one brother Benito Castillo of Pennville, Four sisters Ramona Reyna of Florida, Frances Watson (husband William), Janie Meehan and Christina Byers (husband Bob) all of Portland, Sixteen grandchildren and Twenty two Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Joe Castillo and Pablo "Paul" Reyes and sister Josephine Smith.

Private family services will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Memorials can be directed to the family.

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