San Juanita Castañeda

San Juanita “Janie” Castañeda, 73, surrounded by family went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1950, to Juan E. and Fidencia Castro in Mathis, TX. She proudly obtained her high school diploma and had some college. She loved music and was self-taught on multiple instruments. She was a master gardener. Her hobbies included sewing, jewelry-making, cooking, and crafts. She was a devout Catholic and shared God's Word through music and prayer. She attended St. Theresa’s and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Janie was a wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved friend to many and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her husband Albert Castañeda. Children: Christy Martinez-Garcia (Frank Garcia), Cindy Adame (Darian Springfield), Jo Ann Martinez, Monica (Danny) Carrasco; Joey Martinez, and Roman (Jennifer) Martinez; as well as her step-children Alberto Castañeda Jr.; Gabriel (JoAnn) Castañeda; Vicky (Victor) Diaz; and Jonathan Castañeda. She had 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. As well as her sisters - Mary Rodriguez, Connie Fuentes, Julia Castro, Melissa (Mike) Perez, and Melinda (Ricky) Olivarez. And brothers Castro - John Castro, Danny (Josie), David (Silvia), and Mike Castro.

She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Fidencia Castro; siblings Genoveva Perez, Diana Castro, Charlie Castro, and Dianita Castro; step-children Sammy, Anthony, and Cassandra Castañeda.

Visitation will be held from 3:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, and from 9:00am- 9:00pm on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.

A Rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.

A  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Interment will take place at Resthaven Memorial Park.