Richard Castañeda, Jr. was called home peacefully by the Lord on December 15, 2025.  He was 72 years old.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 30, 1953. He is reunited with his parents Richard and Rosa Castañeda. He was loved very much and will be dearly missed by his sister Dora Magallanez (Adolph), niece Valerie Magallanez and all of the Magallanez family as well as extended family members and friends.

Richard Castañeda, Jr. was a ray of light in our lives and always had a smile to share with everybody. He loved to dance and listen to Tejano music and drinking Big Red.  His favorite artist was Vicente Fernandez and he enjoyed singing along to his songs. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing and in return we have a new guardian angel watching over us. He will live forever in our hearts and we will cherish great memories of him.