Arthur "Bucky" Castillo

December 29, 1947 - April 12, 2019

1947-2019 Arthur “Bucky” Castillo, age 71, passed away in the presence of his family on Friday, April 12, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Antoinette (Toni) Castillo; sons Chris and wife Jackie; Carlos and wife Eileen; two grandchildren, Anthony and Sophia; sister, Juliette Castillo; mother-in-law, Evelyn Carabajal; and several nieces and nephews. Arthur is preceded in death by parents Fred and Margaret Castillo and sister Felita Medina. As a life-long resident of Los Lunas, Arthur graduated from Los Lunas high School in 1965. He went on to earn a BBA from New Mexico State University in 1969. Next earning his MBA in 1977 from New Mexico Highlands University. After earning his MBA, Arthur dedicated his life to being a Civil Servant for over 40 years. Over those years he worked for the State of New Mexico as CFO and Deputy Warden, Valencia County Manager, City of Los Lunas, and the Los Lunas and Belen School District serving as CFO and Assistant Superintendent. After retiring in 1997, he became a private contractor working with various school districts around the state. He also decided to throw his hat in the ring of politics and became a Los Lunas School board member. Arthur was also a volunteer for the Los Lunas Fire Department for 25 plus years. He was a sports lover, always seen supporting the Los Lunas Tigers and his favorite professional teams, the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. Services will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019, at San Clemente Catholic Church, beginning with a Visitation at 8:30 AM, a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 AM, and a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at San Clemente Catholic Cemetery. Urn Bearers will be Anthony Castillo, Larry Abeyta and Preston Abeyta. Honorary Urn Bearers will be Melvin Gallegos, Ruben Chavez, Jim Hicks and Vince Peralta. Please sign Bucky’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM