Manuel Zuniga Castillo, Jr. passed away on October 18, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas.

Manuel will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew him. His life’s journey carried him from his birthplace in Houston to San Antonio, where he spent his final days. He leaves behind a memory that will continue to live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Amalia Castillo, and by his sisters, Dolores Snively and Isabel Hernandez. Their memories remained an enduring part of his life, and he is now reunited with them.

Manuel is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Debra; children Cassandra Castillo (Steven Garza), Manuel Castillo III (Anita), Anselmo "AJ" Castillo (Brandi), Cristino Trevino Jr (Abby), Abigail Harper (Wesley), Rocky Trevino (Crystal), Cristine Gonzalez (Angel), John Trevino (Marina); grandchildren, Rene Garza, Meka Garza, Steven Garza Jr., Zayden Garza, Haven Casitllo, Hunter Castillo, Gavin Castillo, Austin Castillo, Desiree Trevino, Destiny Trevino, Alexis Trevino, Isaiah Trevino, Penelope Trevino, Genevieve Garcia, Zoe Kreckler, Hendrix Harper, Starlet Trevino, Jaden Trevino, Serenity Trevino, Lica Gonzalez, Angelo Gonzalez, Arielle Trevino, Julian Trevino, Damian Trevino; great granddaughter, Lina Trevino; siblings, Daniel Castillo, Rosalina Sanchez, Oscar Castillo, Janie Castillo.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation with the family on November 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bierschwale Family Heritage Oaks Mortuary, 2502 South W.W. White Road, San Antonio, TX 78222. A funeral service will be held the same day, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., also at Bierschwale Family Heritage Oaks Mortuary.

May Manuel Zuniga Castillo, Jr. be remembered for the life he lived and the place he held in the hearts of his family and friends.