Deacon Bill Castaneda

On Thursday July 16, 2026, God called † Deacon Guillermo “Bill” Francisco Castañeda Jr. home to eternal rest. Deacon bill was born on October 17, 1947, in Laredo, Texas, to † Guillermo Francisco Sr. and † Angela Castañeda.

He attended the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary (Houston, Texas) where he received his certification to become a Deacon. On June 11, 1994, he was ordained and served the Lord and many people for over 32 years. Deacon Bill served at St. John Fisher Church alongside † Fr. Ware and † Fr. Brussard (Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas) under the Houston-Galveston Diocese and Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Roy (Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas) under the Diocese of Brownsville since 1996.

Deacon Bill worked as a sales representative with Sherwin Williams Paints in Laredo, Texas alongside his father. He was offered employment with Devoe Paints in Houston, Texas where he became the lead sales representative in the Houston / Gulf Coast Region for several years. He and Adela had the opportunity to open their own store in Rosenberg, Texas while still employed with Devoe paints. In 1996 he transferred to Devoe Paints (Bought by ICI Paints) in McAllen, Texas and operated the store as a supervisor for eight years before retiring. Deacon also served several years on the panel of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Rosenberg, Texas, where he was a board member and later became President.
Deacon embraced life by golfing, fishing, traveling, barbequing, reading the bible, and spending as much time with family.

Deacon met his wife Adela (Gonzalez) Castañeda in San Antonio, Texas at the Parade of Flowers 62 years ago. They both married on January 26, 1968, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Laredo, Texas. Both were married for over 58 years. Adela was his greatest supporter and centered her life around him.
Deacon is survived by his beloved wife Adela Castañeda; his sons Javier Francisco (Sonya Nadine), Jaime Francisco (Juliette Marie); his cherished grandchildren Esteban Maurico, Adriana Lorena (Dominick J. Moreno), Emilio Francisco (Katelin E. Durbin), Samantha Briana, Lilyan Rose, Caleb Francisco “Panchito”; beloved Great-Granddaughter Layla Shea Moreno; Dogs of the family Violet Rookie and Duchess Bella.
His siblings; Gerardo (Marisela) Castañeda, Sylvia (Juan) Bazaldua, Ricardo (Graciela) Castañeda, Diana Padilla Springer (James), Ray (Cristina) Castañeda, Hilda (Joe) Luna, Patricia (John) Castañeda-English, and including many nephews and nieces.

Deacon is preceded in death by his parents † Guillermo Francisco Castañeda Sr. and † Angela Castañeda, sister † Rebecca Castañeda, and † Pretty Moncada-Castañeda (Dog)

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all medical staff at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance and Doctor’s Physical Therapy & Sports Institute.

Deacon Bill will be greatly missed by all those that knew him. He will remain in our hearts and memories forever.