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Announcing the passing of Retired Sergeant First Class Adan Castelo Leija on September 22, 2023, at the age of 84. Our loving and devoted father ,husband and friend to all whose lives he touched. He has now gone home to be with God and watches us from above. He was born in Fort Stockton TX on August 13, 1939, to parents Gregorio Leija and Maria Elidia Castelo. Raised by his father Julio Acosta. “Pelon” to all those who knew him best.
He was a genuine, fun loving, kind person, who knew no stranger. His grandkids lovingly called him Tata.They were his pride and joy. As a grandkid you knew that if you needed help he was always there for you. Family is what he LIVED for.
He enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and a barbecue with family and friends. One of his greatest pastimes was music and dancing, there wasn’t a party he didn’t enjoy, always the life of the party. He loved to tell you a story or two of the past, even if you had heard it a few times before. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army for 23 years and served two tours in Vietnam. He LOVED life.
Adan was preceded in death by his parents Julio and Maria Elidia Acosta, Gregorio Leija, Wife Amelia M. Leija, Son Eddie Duarte, Brothers Roy Castelo, Paul Acosta, Gregorio Leija.
Adan is survived by his Brother Pete Acosta, Sister Eva Acosta. Childern Manuela, Adan, Diana Noelia, Corinna, Lily, Naomi. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
True Chicano, but an American soldier at heart
There will be a Rosary at 9AM on September 28th at Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle, TX. Mass will follow at 10AM at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Later that evening there will be a visitation from 5-7pm at Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle, TX. On Friday, September 29th we will be heading to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for an honors service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle.

Ava Sue Word Sostarich, of Devine, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born March 9, 1935 in Bandera, Texas to the late Roy Kyle Word and Ila Bess Deason Word.
Survivors include her son, Scott Sostarich (Melanie) of Devine; daughter-in-law, Lynn Sostarich of Spring; grandchildren, Carol Anne Scoggin (David), John Matthew Sostarich (Angela), David Sostarich (Whitney), Nathan Sostarich, Mitchell Kyle Sostarich (Madison), and Allison Sostarich; great-grandchildren, Emma Scoggin, Wyatt Scoggin, Ava Sostarich, Ila Sostarich, John Truett Sostarich, Eli Sostarich, Rowan Sostarich, and Luke Sostarich.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, John Sostarich; her son, John Mark Sostarich; and her sisters, Nina Pierce and Joy Ross; and her brother, John Word.
Sue was the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1952 of Brackett High School in Brackettville, Texas. In 1955 she married the love of her life, John Sostarich of Chicago, Illinois, whom she met at Lackland AFB. They made their home in Lytle, Texas. Both were very active in their community and local church. Sue was a very talented musician and served her Lord Jesus Christ by playing the piano and organ at Lytle FBC and Trinity Baptist Church for many years. She retired in 1997 from Lackland AFB, after 43 years in the Comptroller Division. She was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother. She loved her Madison Hills Baptist Church family dearly.
Visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church, 18670 IH 35 Access Road, Lytle, Texas. Interment will follow at Devine Evergreen Cemetery in Devine, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue’s memory to Madison Hills Baptist Church or to the church of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com.