Elida Castañeda went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 13, 2026. Born on August 22, 1946, in La Feria, Texas, Elida was the daughter of the late Catarino and Estefana Exinia.

     As a young mother of three, Elida demonstrated extraordinary determination by returning to school and earning her Associate’s Degree in Accounting. This achievement was a testament to her belief in growth, education, and creating new possibilities for her children.

     Elida found joy in exploring thrift stores and delighted in discovering the latest gadgets from the Home Shopping Network. She cherished day trips to Mexico with her family, savoring the laughter, stories, and memories made along the way.

     Elida served her church with humility and devotion - teaching Sunday school, playing piano, and singing in the choir. She poured her time, her talents, and her love into her church community, always seeking to uplift others and create a space rooted in kindness, encouragement, and God’s grace.

     Elida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Uvaldo Castaneda, her brother Victor Exinia, and her grandson Joshua De Leon.

     She leaves behind a family who carries her strength and kindness forward: her daughter Yolanda De Leon, her sons Daniel Garza Jr. and Jaime Garza, and her daughter-in-law Lea Garza.

    Elida was a grandmother to six grandchildren: Martin Jr., Joshua, Jacob, Santiago, Olivia, and Evangeline.

    She is also survived by her five sisters - Elva, Catarina, Mary Lou, Josefa, and Graciela - and eight brothers Santos, Catarino Jr., Jose, Eduardo, Lupe, Juan, Roberto, and Jesus.

     Visitation hours will be held Wednesday August 26th from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Wallin Funeral Home in Sanger. Funeral services will be held Thursday August

27th at 10:00 A.M. at Time in Destiny Christian Center, 1028 P St., Sanger, CA with Pastor Roy De La Garza officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanger Cemetery.