Francisca C Castaneda
Born: April 3rd, 1950
Died: June 26th, 2022
Obituary
Francisca “Kika” Castañeda
Our loving mother passed peacefully in her home on June 26, 2022.
Born on April 3, 1950 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She resided in Wasco for more than 50 years. She worked processing roses in all aspects of production and other farm labor before she retired.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with family and friends and made great meals for them. Her love language was acts of service and enjoyed doing it. She had many specialties but she was known for her menudo, tamales and rice.
She is survived by her husband Santos Castañeda of 47 years. Her loyal pet Chino. Children: Veronica (Manolo) Rodriguez, Marine (Enrique) Puente, Santos Castañeda Jr., Lupita (Félix Mendoza) Castañeda and Marlene Castañeda. Twelve grandchildren: Heaven Rodriguez, Maya Rodriguez, Marissa Puente, Enrique Puente Jr., Andrés Puente, Santos Castañeda III, Raymond Castañeda, Gabriel Castañeda, Gustavo Ruiz Jr. Adina Mendoza, Gianna Rodriguez, Felix Mendoza IV and another grandchild, a girl, is due in September. Also survived by her four sisters and two brothers: Adela Elizama, Hermelinda Garcia, Pedro Cortez, Teófilo Cortez, San Juanita Garza and Margarita Garza. Many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Salvador and Maria Cortez, siblings Salvador Cortez Jr. and Guadalupe Alanis and daughter-in-law Carrie Castañeda.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 5, 2022 from 4-8 pm and Rosary will be held at 6 pm at Peters Funeral Home 1401 7th Street Wasco.
Mass will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at 10 am at St John's the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1300 9th Pl., Wasco and burial at Wasco Memorial Park, 300 Leonard Ave., at 11:00 am.
The family wishes to thank Bristol Hospice for the exceptional care provided.