Janie Garcia Castillo, 67, of College Station passed away the evening of Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Temple, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers in Bryan, with a rosary beginning at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bryan. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Life Tribute Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers Bryan-College Station.
Janie was born on July 24, 1950 to Henry and Josephine (Hernandez) Garcia in Mumford, TX. She attended Hearne High School and later obtained her GED. She married the love of her life, Johnny Castillo, on September 15, 1973 in Bryan, TX. With this marriage came two children, Josie and Johnny Jr. Janie worked as a custodian for Bryan Independent School District and Texas A&M. She was a massive fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and of course, the Aggies. Janie enjoyed tailgating with her family and friends while cheering her team on. She loved watching her grandsons, Joseph and Diddy, play baseball. Her Cowboy cheerleaders were her only granddaughters, Madison and Gigi. Janie also enjoyed baking, as she loved making her oldest grandson, Michael (who she called the “Miracle Baby”), a birthday cake, as well as her yearly requested pecan and pumpkin pies. After her retirement, she watched over her grandchildren as a wonderful babysitter. During that time, she developed a very special bond with her great niece, Milania Ramirez. If you wanted to know something about “Momo”, she would spill the beans. She also appreciated country and Tejano music and most of all, adored her family. Before his death in 2012, Janie & Johnny were married for 38 blessed years.
Janie is preceded in death by her father, Henry, husband, Johnny, and sister, Janie Garcia.
She is survived by her mother, Josephine; daughter Josie Flores and husband Michael; son Johnny Castillo Jr. and wife Sandra; five grandchildren; seven brothers: Tony, Henry, Joe, Pete, Tim, Jim, and Leo; three sisters: Margaret Rapp, Mary Chavarria, and Sally Chavarria, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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From the Lara Family. Our prayers and condolences to the family. May Janie rest in peace.
So sad to hear of Janie Casstillo passing. My prayers and thoughts are with family. We grew up in Mumford and went to school togethet. In recent years, was so glad to have reunited with her again and will remember our happy times, joking and having a margarita at Los Cocos and the ladt time I saw her at a Xmas dance in Bryan. R.IP. my sweet friend, will truly miss sending u text messages and chatting abt the Telenovelas…..
Johnny, Sandra, Gigi and Johnny–We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap His Loving arms around you during this very difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Garcia and extended family members. My heart just ached to learn of her passing. Janie Castillo and her sibling grew up with the Lara family and go way back to the early 1960’s as classmates in the Mumford and Hearne ISD. Lost contact but was elated to be reunited as friends in 2015; enjoyed our talks, jokes, and meeting at Los Cocos for a margarita. Considered Janie as a sweet and dear friend whom I will truly miss. R.I.P my dear friend.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to her family and the Garcia family. Janie was a beautiful soul. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace Janie
May God comfort this wonderful family as they mourn Mrs. Janie’s passing. She was an amazing mother, wife, and friend; a very wonderful woman. She was beautiful inside and out, with a compassion for life and love for living it! My heart aches with you and for you. I know she will be greatly missed!
Sorry to hear about your beautiful sister my she rest in our heavenly father’s arms prayers and love to you Sally and ur family and the Castillo family