Ramiro "Rambo"

Castillo Perez

In Loving Memory Of

Ramiro "Rambo" Castillo Perez

October 12, 1942 - July 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of, Ramiro Castillo Perez , who passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the age of 83 years old with his loving wife by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Graciela Perales Pérez of Harlingen, Texas, survived by his children, Analicia Pérez (Eugenio "Gene") Belmares, Araceli Pérez (Joseph) Carreón, survived by the mother of his children, Dora Magaña Perez, his children, Ramiro "Miro" (Rose) Pérez, Jr., Maria Teresa "Terri" Perez, Elma Odilia Pérez (Donato) Alvarado, and survived by his stepson, Brian (Jerrica) Sheffield, twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Ramiro was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Carmela Andrews Rodriguez, and preceded in death by Frankie Sheffield.

Ramiro was born on October 12, 1942 in Anáhuac, Nuevo León, Mexico. He was born to Maria Teresa Castillo and Remigio Perez. He immigrated to the United States as a child and was proud to be an American. His childhood was spent in Pearsall, Texas and part of his teenage years in Laredo, Texas where he attended Christen Middle School and returned to Pearsall, Texas where he attended Pearsall High School. He returned to Laredo, Texas where he worked at the local Minimax Grocery before entering service in the U. S. Army. He served our country proudly during the Vietnam War, and was proud to be a Vietnam Vet. He returned to civilian life and rarely spoke about his war experiences, but said he'd gladly serve again if he wasn't so old.

His life took him many places and was always quick to make friends. He was a truck driver for most of his life and at the end of his career a long haul escort. His trade kept him on the road most of the time. He lived to laugh and dance and was very well liked.

In this last chapter of his life he made his home in Harlingen, Texas and made many friends at the I-69 Sports Bar.

Although our hearts are broken, he leaves us with many memories, but most of all love. We find comfort in knowing that his love and values will continue to guide us each day, and all who were blessed to know him felt the same.

A visitation will be on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Homes at Harrison.

All services will conclude this day.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Ramiro "Rambo" Castillo Perez has entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, Funeral Director/Owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550. For more information, you may contact Trinity Funeral Homes

(956)364-2444 or visit us online at www.trinityfunerals.com