SPSA President Rey
Castillo Passes Away
Reynaldo G. Castillo, M.D., the 32nd President of the Society of Philippine Surgeons in America and formerly of East grand Rapids, died June 17, 2008 in his home in Newaygo, Michigan. He was 62.
A board certified neurosurgeon for over 20 years, Rey assumed as SPSA president July 2007 and had a month to complete his term. Before he underwent repair of a thoracic aneurysm a couple of months ago, he had requested Rey Lee-Llacer, MD, SPSA president-elect, to assume as Acting President.
Dr. Castillo obtained his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1970 and completed neurosurgical training at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Castillo was the Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Paul Ramsey Trauma Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a Past President of the Michigan Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Rey is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy; children, Rey Philip (Anna), Donna Slater, Florence, Reynaldo, Jr. (Grace), Jennifer (Eric), Matthew, David; seven grandchildren, Keilahna, Michael, Dominik, Marissa, Martin, Keyden, Mikaela; brothers, Dr. Florencio (Miriam) Castillo, Orlando Castillo; sister, Dr. Evelyn Castillo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends and colleagues. Reynaldo was preceded in death by his parents, Attorney Florencio and Luz (Garduque) Castillo.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Those who wish to make memorial contributions, may send their checks to support the Surgical Missions of the SPSA.