It is with sadness in our hearts, but also with peace & comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place, that we announce the passing of Oscar Roberto Castaneda Benavente in his 73rd year of life. He was known to many as our “Papito”.
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Pastor Sean Howard and Dr. David Sherbino at 11:30 pm on Monday, June 1, 2015.
He is pre-deceased by his parents (Oscar & Martha Castaneda) and is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Myrna Castaneda , his 3 children: Claudia Castañeda (Russell Phillips), Luis Castaneda (Vera Pereira), Mer Ci / Mari-rosa Castaneda (Juan Paulo Boniowski) and his 10 grandchildren: Matt Castaneda, Robert Sponagle, Emilie Mé�ria Castaneda, Nathan Castaneda, Lisette Sponagle, Juliana Orozco, Natalia Orozco, Thalia Castaneda , Juan Paulo Boniowski Jr. and Daniela Castaneda.
Loving brother to an older sister Hanita Ordonez (the late Oscar Rolando Ordonez) and a younger sister Any Castañeda de Molina (Raul Molina).
Beloved brother-in-law to Dr. Roberto Sanchez (Rosario Villela de Sanchez) and Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez Mancilla (Dra. Olga Marina Diaz de Sanchez)
Predeceased by brother-in-law Fernando Sanchez.
He also leaves behind an estranged brother Luis Castaneda (Barbara Tate).
He was also a beloved uncle and great uncle to many, too many to name individually.
Thank you all for your prayers & support throughout the last 18 days of his life. It was comforting to know that we were surrounded by awesome prayer warriors at all times.
A special “Thank you!” goes out to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Trillium Hospital (Mississauga). You were our angels in the flesh. Ralph, thank you for singing with us.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held …
On: Saturday, June 6th, 2015
From: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
At: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Islington
Address: 3819 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON Tel: (416) 233-9800 E-mail: office@standrewsislington.org http://www.standrewsislington.org/index2.asp?nav=home
Please feel free to dress in bright colours, my Papito loved colours! 🙂
Light refreshments following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following:
The Canadian Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.ca/how-you-can-help/donate-now/tribute-gifts
The Trillium Hospital – Mississauga: https://www.trilliumgiving.ca/waystogive_memory
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Benevolent Fund (Special envelopes will be available at the service)
Place Of Birth: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Pastor Sean Howard and Dr. David Sherbino at 11:30 pm on Monday, June 1, 2015.
He is pre-deceased by his parents (Oscar & Martha Castaneda) and is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Myrna Castaneda , his 3 children: Claudia Castañeda (Russell Phillips), Luis Castaneda (Vera Pereira), Mer Ci / Mari-rosa Castaneda (Juan Paulo Boniowski) and his 10 grandchildren: Matt Castaneda, Robert Sponagle, Emilie Mé�ria Castaneda, Nathan Castaneda, Lisette Sponagle, Juliana Orozco, Natalia Orozco, Thalia Castaneda , Juan Paulo Boniowski Jr. and Daniela Castaneda.
Loving brother to an older sister Hanita Ordonez (the late Oscar Rolando Ordonez) and a younger sister Any Castañeda de Molina (Raul Molina).
Beloved brother-in-law to Dr. Roberto Sanchez (Rosario Villela de Sanchez) and Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez Mancilla (Dra. Olga Marina Diaz de Sanchez)
Predeceased by brother-in-law Fernando Sanchez.
He also leaves behind an estranged brother Luis Castaneda (Barbara Tate).
He was also a beloved uncle and great uncle to many, too many to name individually.
Thank you all for your prayers & support throughout the last 18 days of his life. It was comforting to know that we were surrounded by awesome prayer warriors at all times.
A special “Thank you!” goes out to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Trillium Hospital (Mississauga). You were our angels in the flesh. Ralph, thank you for singing with us.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held …
On: Saturday, June 6th, 2015
From: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
At: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Islington
Address: 3819 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON Tel: (416) 233-9800 E-mail: office@standrewsislington.org http://www.standrewsislington.org/index2.asp?nav=home
Please feel free to dress in bright colours, my Papito loved colours! 🙂
Light refreshments following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following:
The Canadian Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.ca/how-you-can-help/donate-now/tribute-gifts
The Trillium Hospital – Mississauga: https://www.trilliumgiving.ca/waystogive_memory
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Benevolent Fund (Special envelopes will be available at the service)
Place Of Birth: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
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