Jesus Capetillo

Jesus Z. Capetillo, age 78, passed away on September 27, 2022.

Jesus was born on April 23, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX to Simon and Maria de Jesusa Capetillo. He proudly joined and served in the United States Army. Jesus worked in construction for many years and worked over 25 years with Bracco Construction Company. His favorite pastime was bowling with numerous bowling leagues in Corpus Christi. He also loved being with family, whether it was at a birthday party, holiday gathering, recital or sporting event. Jesus’s family was his most prized possession.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Maria de Jesusa Capetillo, and his siblings, Simon Capetillo Jr., Maria Cayetana Capetillo Wilmot and Santa Inez Capetillo.

Jesus is survived by his loving wife, Catherine E. Capetillo, his children, Vickie (Juan Floyd) Ruiz, Jesus (Veronica) Capetillo and BettyJean (Paul) Deleon. He is also survived by his sister, Norma Capetillo Perez, brother-in-law George Wilmot and sister-in-law Adelaida V. Capetillo. Also left to cherish his memories are his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, whom loved him just as much as he loved them.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Windsor Calallen Nursing Home and Gracia Hospice for providing the upmost care for our beloved Jesus.

Pallbearers are Jesus Capetillo, Paul DeLeon, Abel E. Perez Jr., Randy Wilmot, Omar Capetillo, Simon Capetillo III. Honorary Pallbearer: Ruben Matthew Leal.