Camarillo

Miguel Camarillo, 86, of Gonzales, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Heights of Gonzales in Gonzales. Miguel was born on Sept. 26, 1930 in Cost, Texas. He was the son of Ancension and Herlinda (Longoria) Camarillo. He married Margarita Herrera, and together, they raised four children. Miguel worked as a plumber, and everyone new him as “Plumber Mike”. Miguel is survived by one son; Miguel Camarillo of Gonzales; three daughters, Martha Castaneda and her husband, Jesus of La Grange, Maria Vara and her husband, Jerry of Austin, and Margarita Mendez and her husband, David of Waupaca, Wisc.; one brother, Victor Camarillo of Dallas; one sister, Victoria Martinez of Bay City; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ancension and Herlinda Camarillo, an infant son, and two brothers, Santos Camarillo and Juan Camarillo. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from noon until 5 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales. Father Paul Raaz officiated. A rosary was recited at 10 a.m. prior to the Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Albert Camarillo, John Castaneda, Michael Camarillo, Mike Camarillo, Mike Castillo, and Frankie Venegas. Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales was in charge of arrangements.