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Lucy Castaneda Obituary

Lucy Castaneda went to be with the Lord June 8, 2009. Lucy was born May 1, 1946 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Salvador Munz and Caroline Lares. Her hobbies were going to garage sales, cooking, reading, volunteering at the Salvation Army Food Pantry, Women's Ministry and teaching kids. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma and friend. She was a caring person. She never met a stranger. She attended The Salvation Army for 20 years where she helped start the Hispanic Ministries. Lucy will be truly missed. Survivors include her husband, Ted; children, Anthony, Sterling, Derral, Marilyn, Victor and Jeff; a brother; two sisters; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at The Salvation Army, 437 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Major Tony Hall will officiate. Visitation will be held Monday, from 4:00 p.m. until the service hour. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army. Interment will be at Spring Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of The Healy Chapel. Arrangements are being handled by The Healy Chapel, 332 West Downer Place, Aurora. For further information please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by Beacon News from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2009.

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Coca Bonilla

June 7, 2021

I miss you and the best parry is you're a friend of God. Hugs

COCA BONILLA

June 15, 2009

LUCY IS A GREAT PERSON WITH ALOT TO EXPLAIN. I WAS THERE TO LEARN ABOUT HOW SHE BECAME A CHRISTIAN. THANK YOU LUCY FOR EVERYTHING YOU AND TED HAVE DONE. WE WILL ME AGAIN.

Denise Straughter

June 15, 2009

To the family of Lucy,
I have known you all most of my life, and your mother has always greated me as if I was one of her own. I remember when I use to babysit for her in the River Street Apartments and she always showed nothing but love to everyone. What a blessing for GOD to pick Anthony,Sterling,Marilyn,Derrell and your other two siblings to have her as your mother. Cherish the unconditional love that she has embedded in each and everyone of you and gain strength in knowing that her job was done and that she left a legecy of love with whom ever life she touched. God bless and keep you all in his arms.

Forever my Family
Denise(neicey)Daughter of
(Al and Varry Arrington)

Holly Ehler

June 14, 2009

Lucy is certainly loved...and is experiencing the glory of being in God's presence! We will miss you! Until we meet again! Save me a good room :).

Charlotte Hall

June 14, 2009

I will miss the prayers of this beautiful woman. She taught me what it means to just talk to God like he is a friend. She was generous and loving. She will be missed, but I rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord.

June 14, 2009

Tia I'm going to miss you so much. The holidays will not be the same with out you. You were very loved.

Jackie Cepeda

June 14, 2009

Anthony, I am so sorry about your mom, she was a fine woman and friend. The most I remember about her is how she loved to talk. Pete feels bad about her death also

Sharon & Margaret Williams

June 13, 2009

I met Lucy at the Salvation Army senior dinners .She was an outgoing person and very giving. She will be missed.

Doug/Michelle Kaus

June 13, 2009

Lucy was a great friend, and will truely be missed. She was a strong Christian woman. She would do anything to help where ever she was needed. She will always hold a special place in my heart! Love you Lucy! I will see you again in heaven!

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