Manuel Castillon Obituary

We bid farewell to Manuel Castillon (Wilmette, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 24, 2024 at the age of 68. Manuel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Manuel had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Manuel may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Judith Gruber; his children, Olivia Castillon and Matthew Castillon (Claire Lee); and his siblings, Jean Castillon, Lani Acapuyan, Shirley Bartolome and Divina Samson. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the American Lung Association (action.lung.org) or to Alina Tennis Center in the Philippines to give underprivileged youths the opportunity to rise out of poverty through tennis, as Dijay did: PayPal to @TotoyAlina or https://www.paypal.me. appreciated.