Ester Castaneda

Birth date: Aug 22, 1920 Death date: Apr 3, 2015

WESLACO - Ester N. Castaneda, 94 left to be with the Lord on Good Friday April 3, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco surrounded by her family. She was born to Antonio and Carmen Tijerina Navarros on August 22, 1920 in Mercede Read Obituary

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Vanessa Bernal

545w ago

There are so many things I remember about my beautiful grandma especially her beautiful smile and her slow quiet walk towards the kitchen early in the morning. I will miss the smell of her sweet biscuits and the touch of her hand on my face, our talks outside on her swing, her fried chicken, and those fun rides in the front seat of the blue car. It breaks my heart to know that when I go to Weslaco I will no longer hear her sweet voice yelling "hay viene HOUSTON!!!" But what comforts me the most is that she is in Heaven dancing w/ my grandpa and Tio Jhonny. I love you grandma may you RIP always! 🙏😘

Friends & Family

548w ago

Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Ester Castaneda.

Diana Carrington Galicia

548w ago

Growing up in Chicago meant that we made trips down to the Rio Grand Valley, Texas every few years. I can remember distinctly three trips. Although the purpose of our visits were mainly to see my grandparents, Francesca and Catarino Castaneda in Mercedes, we also spent some time visiting "mi Tio Pablo and Tia Ester" in Weslaco. I remember that Uncle Paul had a loud, booming voice and Aunt Ester had a very quiet and soothing voice. I remember that they had grapefruit trees in the backyard which Uncle Paul would pick and share with us. I remember lots of cousins in the house, and there was always something going on. There was a lot of laughing and talking. I loved listening to the adults talk outside on the porch.

My dearest cousins, I know that you will miss your parents, but as long as we have our memories, our parents, aunts and uncles will always be alive. Our faith tells us that they are well, and at peace, and we know that we will see them again.

May the Lord comfort you all,
Your Cousin, Diana

Margaret Castaneda Gonzalez

548w ago

Memories of Ester Navarro Castaneda --
Our earthly life is one of dying to something and resurrecting to something new. How appropriate that Ester's earthly life ended on Good Friday when we were commemorating the Crucifixion of Jesus and she resurrected to her glory in God's kingdom. It is so much a tribute to her life.

Ester entered my life quietly and without fanfare. Her father had passed away and her mother continued living in the same house with her five daughters and one son, Tanita, Ester, Maria, Maria Eden, "Lupito", and Elida. Her mother stayed home. Tanita, Ester, and Maria worked and Maria Eden, Lupito and Elida attended school.

My brother Pablo R. Castaneda Sr., may his soul rest in peace, fell in love with her. He was impressed with the way she expected him to respect her. He was more than happy to do so and immediately told his family that he wanted to marry her. They were married in April 1946 shortly after his discharge from the armed forces during the second World War.

Jobs in Mercedes were scarce and they moved to Toledo, Ohio where my brother knew a family from Mercedes who lived there. She was never happy to live so far away from her family. She especially wanted to move back to Texas because her sister, Maria Eden, became sick. Upon their return, she spent a lot of time with Maria Eden before she passed away. They settled in Mercedes, but my brother just couldn't find a good job to take care of their seven children, three boys and four girls, Pablo, Jr., Maria Eden (also called "Mary" or "Nena"), Blanca Estella, Juanito "Johnny" (deceased), Mary Ester, Rolando, and Evangelina. They moved to Weslaco and bought the house where they lived until their earthly departure.

My brother was not easy to live with, but Ester managed to keep peace by talking quietly to the children and telling my brother where he was wrong. I can still hear my brother saying, "Ay mi Estercita aguanta mucho" (My Estercita endures a lot.) In my observation the two oldest children, Pablo, Jr. and Mary, set the example of how to treat their parents in their advanced stage of life.I never saw or heard them arguing or disagreeing. Mary in particular devoted her life to them; making sure they had groceries and medications.

Our church bulletin stated that "We always want to be close to our loved ones. Death separates us from our loved ones and that is why it is painful and agonizing Jesus' resurrection from the dead is the best remedy for pain caused by death."

To her children I say, grieve, and then continue to live your lives knowing that you were there for your mother until the very end.

Aunt Margaret

Nora Gray

548w ago

I will always remember Mrs. Castaneda's beautiful smile and kind words. She and my mother, Catherine Woods, were neighbors and good friends for many years. I know she will be missed by her family but she is with her Lord. We may cry but Heaven is a little happier.

Friends & Family

548w ago

Nora Gray and the Woods Family purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Ester Castaneda.

Anonymous

548w ago

A sympathy card was purchased for the family of Ester Castaneda.

Margaret Castaneda Gonzalez

548w ago

To her children I say, grieve, and then continue to live your lives knowing that you were there for your mother until the very end.

Aunt Margaret

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