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Adrian Castañeda Obituary
He served his country, his family and his friends proudly and proficiently. He never met a person he couldn't, or wouldn't, strike up a conversation, or argue, with. A constant figure at local softball games, donut and barber shops, as well as the closest casino, he will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his beloved wife Molly of Midland, TX, four sons: Orlando and his spouse Lisa, of Mission TX, Joel, of San Antonio, TX, Ricardo "Rick" and spouse Priscilla, of Midland, TX & Daniel and spouse Kathy, of Midland, TX, two daughters: Juanita "Janie" Castañeda & Melissa and her spouse Joel Aguirre both of Midland TX, fifteen Grandchildren: Erica Perez, Sergeant O.J. Castañeda UNMC, PFC Cameron Castañeda UNMC, Celina Valles, Amberly Castañeda, Adrian Castañeda, Patrick Castañeda, Jacob Castañeda , Denna Valles, Miranda Aguirre, Bianca Castañeda, Brina Castañeda, Micaela Aguirre, Mirayah Aguirre & Anysa Castañeda four Great Grandchildren: Jacob Castañeda, Alexis Castañeda, Noah Castañeda & Anthony Adrian Villafranco, three brothers: Alejandro and his spouse Tonia , Baldo and his spouse Belia and Freddie, two Sisters: Leonor and her spouse Eliseo Medina and Lucy and her spouse Bill Hargis, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, and their respective spouses.
Preceding him in death are: his parents Augustine and Petra, one brother Gabriel, one sister Consuelo Castro and one grandson Brandon David, as well as many friends and brothers in arms.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday February 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with a rosary scheduled for Tuesday February 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home & Chapel. Graveside Services are to be held at Fairview Cemetery immediately following the services.
Pallbearers will be: grandsons, Adrian Castañeda, Patrick Castañeda and Jacob Castañeda, nephews Rick Petralva, Derold Vargas, Arturo Sanchez, Billy Ray Castañeda and Sammy Castañeda, with honorary Pallbearers being grandsons Sergeant O.J. Castañeda UNMC & PFC Cameron Castañeda UNMC.
Services are under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be e-mailed to: [email protected].
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Delma Salinas
February 10, 2009
To Janie & Rick & the rest of the Castaneda family. Prayers are with you and your family and know that only the Lord will bring your family comfort.
Valerie Schlagal
February 6, 2009
Many years ago (1977), when I was a young lady, I was traveling down Interstate 10 and stopped at a gas station in Sheffield Texas. I accidentally left my purse in the ladies room and did not discover this until I was already in El Paso. At the time, I wasn't sure where I'd left my purse but it had in it every cent I had to my name - which was $100.
I was on my way, moving to California, so my parents had to wire money to me in El Paso. In the meantime, my mother, who lived in Midland, received a phone call from a gentleman who ran a gas station in Sheffield. He had my purse and wanted an address to return it to. He had not wanted to invade my privacy and had someone else look into my purse to get my name and number so that he could let me know he'd found my purse.
I will never forget how thankful both my parents and I were that Mr. Castaneda had taken the time to package up my purse and mail it to my parents - everything 100% intact. And he paid for the postage.
He was one of the most honorable men I'd NEVER met and I never forgot him all my life for his kindness and honesty.
Fast forward more than 30 years. I married a man who was a widower. His daughter was married to Billy Ray Castaneda. Billy is now my son-in-law and the father to two of my granddaughters. I'll never forget the day I was telling Billy about my experience long ago in Sheffield TX and he totally amazed me when he told me that little gentleman was his uncle!!!
As I said before, this man, that none of my family ever had the privilege of meeting in person, was never forgotten by any of us for his honesty and kindness. I am positive that Mr. Castaneda is rejoicing with the angels in heaven right now and is reunited with all his loved ones that have gone on before him.
And as our Heavenly Father has promised to all believers in His Son, you will see your loved one again!! Praise God!!!
Michelle Hernandez
February 5, 2009
Melissa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. I know this is something hard to go thru but with God's help you and all your family can get thru this. May God keep you and your family in the palm of his hand, providing the comfort and protection you all will need to help you deal with all this. If I may be of any assistance always know I am here.
Orfa Olgin (Torres)
February 3, 2009
Orlando, Janie and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God bless you all.
Sulema Estrada
February 3, 2009
Castaneda Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies.I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
I do remember the days when as kids we all played together, you guys would always go home for dinner and come back out to play. I know its hard to lose a parent I pray that you all hold on to God at this time and let him take you by the hand. For sure he will heal your hearts and with the promise that one day we will all see him again. That is what I have always helded on to.
Mr & Mrs Andy DeLaO
February 3, 2009
Sorry to hear about your dad(in-law) Rick & Priscilla. My deepest condolences are with ya. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Scott & Cathy Green
February 3, 2009
To my Cousins, My Family
Loyalty, Courage and Unconditional are the words that I will tell my own family who Uncle Danny was to me. He will forever be loved and missed. Family was his 1st priority, he had a heart of gold & was what he showed to everyone. God Bless us for giving us the oppurtunity to have a family weekend, June 24, 2009. Celebrating the beauty of what he loved to do most, being with the whole family.
Love you & praying for you all
(Alejandro R. Castaneda's Daughter)
Mary Carrasco
February 3, 2009
To Rick and family;
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and all your family. May God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Tony & Rachel Stone
February 3, 2009
Ricky & Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your Dad was such a funny guy; we enjoyed his presence during softball games (especially his cooking.) He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Patsy Langdon
February 3, 2009
Your family will not know who I am, but your husband and father use to eat at Pecan Grove Grocery when my husband I owned it. It was a pleasure to know Chicken by the way that is the only name I knew him by. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and close friends. May God bless your family during this loss.
Bobby Gutierrez
February 3, 2009
Im sorry to hear about your Dad's passsing. My deepest condolences.
Ricky: from my family to yours our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorenzo Heredia
February 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Blake Medina
February 3, 2009
Tio Danny was so much fun to be around! He always had jokes to crack with anybody and everybody that was around him. We all will miss his presence but we do have memories with him that will stay in our hearts forever! Rest In Peace Tio.
Christina C.& Steve Garlock
February 3, 2009
know that our hearts are with you and that we are keeping you in our prayers-Love you guys.
Judd Ryan
February 3, 2009
To the Castaneda Family:
Chicken was a good man. I was sad to hear of his passing. I enjoyed talking with him at the MUGS softball fields. Daniel, Ricky & Joel; It was a blast playing baseball back in the 1980's and having your dad be the coach for summer ball. He will be missed.
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