RAYMUNDO P. CASTANEDA

1947 - 2017

Raymundo Tati Palomino Castaneda, was born October 25, 1947 in Brawley, CA to Gilberto and Elpidia Castaneda. He was the fourth of ten children. He had a twin, Edmundo, whom passed away in 2009. He attended local schools and graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1967. After graduation, Tati joined the workforce. He worked for several local companies before settling his career with Peterson/Delaware as a truck driver for a rendering company in Brawley, which later transferred to Darling International in Los Angeles where he worked for 23 years until his retirement. He found his true love, Maria Luisa C. Castaneda. They were married on July 6, 1974. God blessed them with three beautiful boys, Ray Jr., Gilbert, and Jaime. Tati enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He enjoyed casino trips with his honey. More recently, found a passion for college football due to a local Imperial Tiger alum and spending time with nephew turned honorary son David Palomino. Anyone who knew "Tati" would say that he was a very kindhearted, friendly, talkative and caring person. He made everyone feel loved and welcomed. Tati entered into rest on November 17, 2017. He will be missed by his family and those who knew him dearly. Until we meet again "Tati" was preceded in death by his father Gilberto R. Castaneda; mother, Elpidia P. Castaneda; siblings, Eddie Castaneda, Emma Castaneda Maria Dolores Castaneda, Marina Castaneda; and twin brother Edmundo "Fifi" Castaneda. Raymundo is survived by wife, Maria Luisa C. Castaneda of Brawley, CA; sons, Ray C. Castaneda Jr. of Brawley, CA, Gilbert L. Castaneda of Brawley, CA, Jaime F. Castaneda of Brawley, CA, David Palomino; brothers, Gilberto P. Castaneda Jr., Mario P. Castaneda and Ruben P. Castaneda; and sister, Mary Ellen Castaneda. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Frye Chapel & Mortuary. Mass will be held Friday, December 1, 2017 at 9 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley. Burial will be held following Mass.