Leonise Faulkner Castanedo

Leonise Castanedo Obituary

CASTANEDO Leonise Faulkner Castanedo died on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 6:46 PM. Age 47 years. Beloved mother of Shaun Michael Castanedo and Casey Lynn Castanedo. Grandmother of Devin Bryce Castanedo. Daughter of Gail Parr Faulkner and Thomas Raymond Faulkner Jr. Sister of Gaynell Faulkner Moody and Kim Faulkner Capo. Aunt of Madison F. Moody, Alexandra L. Capo and Thomas F. Moody. Loving cousin of Tracey Pizzuto. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME, 5200 Canal Blvd. (in Greenwood Cemetery) on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation Monday morning from 11:00 AM until funeral time.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Leonise Castanedo

7 Entries

Shaun Castanedo

October 6, 2006

iI would like to thank everyone for there support my mother touched alot of peoples hearts and loved all of her friend and family so all I ask is that everyone please keep my mother in your thoughts and prayers an please dont forget the wonderful memories that you all shared with her once again thank all of you on behalf of casey and I and the rest of the family sincerly Shaun castanedo

Darbi Philibert

October 6, 2006

For the family of Leonise,
Our deepest and sincerest sympathies are with you. Please remember that you have many friends to support you you all in any way to assist in your grieving. We love you like our own family, Your Monogram Express crew.

Cheryl Buchert

October 2, 2006

Dear Casey: I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Cheryl Buchert

Ashley Markey

October 2, 2006

To Casey and Family,
May you find strength in this time of sadness. Your mother was a wonderful and caring person. I thought the world of her! Please know that you and your family are in my prayers now and always.

With Love,
Ashley Markey and Family

Colleen Story

October 2, 2006

To the Faulkner Family, especially Casey and Shaun,

Leah will be missed by my family, especially my children. She was their MiMi. It is with deep sadness and sympathy that I write this. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. May God be with you in your time of loss.

Colleen, Drew, Lauren and Tyler Story

Lisa Hendrix

October 1, 2006

Mr & Mrs Faulkner,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. I have not seen Leonise in a long time but do have memories of our childhood and teenage years. I do wish I could come to the service but will not be able to make it to New Orleans. May the Lord comfort your heart with His peace. God bless you.

Sincerely,

Lisa Membreno Hendrix

Donna Santangelo

September 30, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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