My name is Johaunna Castillo, and I am the youngest daughter of Daniel Castillo, one of the victims of the tragic Los Angeles Metro bus accident in Chatsworth, California. Any and all funds raised will go towards his funeral and related proceedings.

Our family is devastatingly heartbroken by the loss of our beloved dad, and we are still trying to process the unimaginable reality that he is no longer with us.

He was truly an amazing person who had a way of bringing laughter and light into every room he walked into. His presence made the people around him feel loved, welcomed, and cared for. He was an incredibly loving dad, son, brother, cousin, and friend. He was also the biggest Dodgers, Cowboys, and Lakers fan. The teams were always a huge part of who he was, and we will always think of him whenever we watch a game or hear anything about them. Things like him cooking at family gatherings and always making sure everybody ate, playing poker, and always spending time with family are just some of the things that made him who he was. My Dad would’ve given the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it, and I believe that that love will continue to shine through everybody he knew. He was selfless and put others first. His character was upstanding, and his love for his family was unquestionable. Above all, he was deeply loved, and he knew just how much he meant to all of us.

We wish with all our hearts that things had been different and that our family and others didn’t have to be experiencing this senseless loss. There are no words that can truly capture how much we will miss him or the space he leaves behind in our lives.

Our family is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love, condolences, prayers, and support we have received during this heartbreaking time. Every message, kind word, and gesture has meant more to us than we can express.

If there is anything we hope others take away from our loss, it is to reach out to the people you love whenever you can. Tell them you love them. Call them, hug them, check in on them, and never assume you will have another opportunity. Life can change in an instant, and the people we love are the most important part of it.

Our dad brought so much love, laughter, joy, and light into our world. We are incredibly blessed to have loved him and to have been loved by him. While we wish we had more time with him, we will carry his love and the light he brought into our lives with us forever.

Thank you to everyone who continues to keep our family in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

We truly appreciate everyone taking the time to read this, and for any and all donations that are made; we thank all of you. He is survived by his children Cierra Memije, Joshua Castillo, Gabriel Castillo, and Johaunna Castillo.