Gil P. Castaneda

Gil P. Castaneda passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, at Anaheim Regional Hospital. 

He was born September 1, 1938, in Redlands, California. He attended schools in Redlands & Pomona, graduating from Pomona High School in 1956. 

He was married twice and was fortunate enough to have been married to two wonderful women. He was a very good provider & a hard-working man for as long as he was physically able. 

He loved his family & would do anything he could for any of them. He was a father to 5 children, grandfather to 7, a great-grandfather to 8, a big brother to 8 siblings, and an uncle to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was very knowledgeable in most things in construction & was always willing to teach or share his knowledge & experience. He was a very good bowler & bowled in many leagues. He and his wife enjoyed playing poker & hosting family gatherings with good food & games of poker. He was also known for his super bowl gatherings. He was a friend to many & stayed friends with most for their lifetime. He was always willing to give you a hand if he was able. He was incredibly loved by all. 

Survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolina Castaneda. Sons; Randy, Ken (Nancy) Castaneda, &  Ruben. Daughters; Rita Marie (Steve) Sparks and Anna Hause. Brothers; John (Barbara) Castaneda, Mark Castaneda, & Paul Castaneda. Sisters; Marta Shores (Perry Harper), Irene (Ricky) McKinley, and Marie (Eddie) Garnica. Predeceased by father, John & stepmother, Dawn Marie Castaneda, mother, Irene Browski, brother, Marty Shores, & sister, Gloria Hasse.

Funeral service at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church  2050 W. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92804

Friday, May 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm

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