Alamosa resident Jess “Sonny” Leedrew Castoe, 78, passed away on September 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 29, 1941 in Del Norte, Colorado to Leedrew Castoe and Rose Durham. Sonny was a longtime contractor and home builder in the San Luis Valley. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, four wheeling, playing bingo, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Andrea Castoe of Alamosa, his daughters, Shawnna Castoe and Erin Holloway (Jeremiah) both of Alamosa, his grandchildren, Nicholas Peirce, Devin Cooper, Maya Castoe and Tobias Ruybal as well as one sister, Sylvia Pearson and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Rosalie Whitehead, Alice Baldwin, Doris Sprouse, May Owens, Marjorie Mark and Benjamin Birdsey.

Cremation was selected and a celebration of life gathering will be held on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at the family home in Alamosa on Ironfield Road beginning at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home office. To express condolences, please visit www.rogersfunerals.com

Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa is in care of the arrangements.