Silvestre Martinez Castillo

Silvestre “Chivo” Martinez Castillo, 61

Silvestre Martinez Castillo of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born February 27, 1963 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juan and Maria Castillo; he moved to Frostproof from Texas in 1978. Chivo was a truck driver and of the Christian faith. Chivo enjoyed listening to music, going for walks, going dancing, and eating anything sweet especially ice cream. He was proud to live in Frostproof and knew many people in the town. Chivo was a strong and independent man.

Chivo was preceded in death by his brothers, Juan Castillo and Ricardo Castillo; sister, Raquel Henson; nephew, Carey Juan Henson; and brother-in-law, Victor Garcia. He is survived by his daughters, Laura (Zane) Sullivan of Frostproof, Cassandra Castillo of Avon Park, and Tera Castillo of West Virginia; sisters, Rosa (Eric) Moreno of Frostproof, Diana Garcia of Frostproof, Aurora (Alfred) Martinez of Bakersville, California; brothers, Amado (Dalia) Castillo of Ohio, Juan Castillo of Frostproof, Gilbert (Ashley) Castillo of Frostproof, and Jarvis (Maggie) Castillo of Avon Park; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof with Rev. Kelly Galati officiating.