Angel Castillo was born on April 15, 2003, and unexpectedly gained his wings on Jan. 3, 2021 at the young age of 17.

Angel attended Cleveland Elementary School and Santa Barbara Junior High School, and was a junior at Santa Barbara High School.

Angel was a quiet, caring and loving person who was loved by all who got to know him. He enjoyed fishing, going to Red Rock, the beach and hanging out with his friends. Angel loved to cook in the kitchen, barbecue, and was an avid animal lover. Angel leaves behind two dogs Cookie and Grumpy, a rabbit and a bearded dragon.

Angel loved working with his hands. You could find him helping his dad with the gardening, helping out at his uncle’s repair shop washing cars and cleaning up, or he would be outside trying to build something new for for one of his various animals.

Angel is survived by his parents;Rita and Sergio, younger brother Gabriel, grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1.