Martin Franco Castaneda

Martin F. Castaneda, 84, of Apache Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2015, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2015, 10:30 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Catarina Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Martin F. Castaneda was born July 5, 1931 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Leonardo and Adela (Franco) Castaneda. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and one sister. Survivors are his wife, Elia H. Castaneda of Carlsbad, NM; children: Francisco H. "Roddy" Castaneda of Carlsbad, NM, Debra C. Perez and husband, Carlos of Carlsbad, NM, Sarah H. Castaneda of Carlsbad, NM, Martin H. Castaneda, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM, Jerry H. Castaneda of Carlsbad, NM, Lonnie H. Castaneda of Carlsbad, NM, Eloy H. Castaneda and Karen Perry of Carlsbad, NM; 9 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; one brother and eight sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Nichelas D. Castaneda, Nathaniel B. Castaneda, Chris R. Perez, Tommy R. Perez, Fabian Perez, Jr. and Simon Rubio. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.