Francisco Gil Castaneda's Obituary
FRANCISCO GIL CASTA?EDA died in Oakland, CA on September 29, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Sara G. Casta?eda, his son Benjamin F. Casta?eda, and his siblings Jos? Gil Casta?eda, Consuelo Olivo, and Graciela Felix. He is survived by his children: Laurence G. Casta?eda, Albert Casta?eda, Adolph Casta?eda, and Minerva D. Rodriguez. He is also survived by his siblings: Pauline Ugka, Conchita Abeyta, Amelia Cordoba, Catalina Sandoval and Andres G. Casta?eda. He was the dear grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 35. A host of other relatives and friends also survive him.A native of Mexico, he was 90 years of age. He was the former Pastor of First Spanish Baptist Church (Primera Iglesia Bautista, “El Buen Pastor”). He serviced 52 years in the ministry.Friends are invited to call at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland on Thursday, October 3, from 4:00 to 7:00PM and to attend a Wake Service from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2002 at 10:00AM. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of Memories.
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