Guadalupe Robledo Castañeda

As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lupe spent her days giving of herself to others. This beautiful part of her was evident throughout her life.

As the eldest of 11 siblings, she helped in the raising of her brothers and sisters. All of them have recollections of her caring hand upon their lives. As a means to help support her large family she worked in agriculture including picking cotton and strawberries amongst other things. Despite the hardships she was able to graduate from Roosevelt High School in 1972 and attend Fresno City College and graduate with an AA in 1974.

In 1976 Lupe’s most treasured time began, her time as a mother, she stated that being a mother is what brought her the most joy. As her children grew her involvement in ministry increased, it was of great importance to her that her children be in ministry, particularly music, since it was always her heart’s desire to play the piano so she got to fulfill that desire through her children.

Her local ministry in the City of Fresno included helping her husband with the distribution of food to those in need. She and her husband were also co-pastors/co-founders of Upper Room church III in which she served wherever she was needed, Sunday School Department, Women’s leader or in the kitchen, Lupe was there to help.

Lupe was full of love and compassion and held a strong devotion to God and his people. She was always sharing the love of Jesus to those around her. In 2005 she expanded her horizon and along with her husband began missionary work in Chiapas, Mexico. They have helped bring many to the feet of Jesus Christ and have contributed to the building of churches through-out the poorest areas of Mexico.

As a woman of God Lupe knew the power of prayer, dedicating her life to serving Him, everyone around her always knew they could come to her for prayer. She was not ashamed or afraid to share God’s word and led many to the Lord Jesus Christ. With her quiet demeanor and the smile on her face no matter what adversities came her way, those around her saw the love of God. Trusting in God was her go to, through the health struggles she endured including a cancer diagnosis in 2017 she never faltered, she continued trusting in her Savior knowing her life was in His hands. In 2018 she received news she was cancer free. She lived her life trusting God in everything.

We remember Lupe for many things, small and big. From her delicious home-cooked meals, to her calming voice and words of comfort that were always on her lips and ready for a listening ear.

Guadalupe was preceded in death by her mother, Gonzala Moreno, her father Guadalupe Robledo and her Stepfather, Cleotilde Moreno. Siblings: Leonor Moreno, Marisela M. Negrete & Estela M. Rodriguez

Guadalupe is survived by her husband Enrique Castañeda Sr., daughter Ruth Perez, and son Enrique Castañeda Jr., son-in-law, Marco Antonio Pérez-Santos, daughter in law, Diana Razo-Castañeda

Grandchildren: Yvonne C. Perez, Judy S. Murdock, Aimee C. Castañeda, Enrique I. Castañeda, Andrea M. Castañeda, and Alondra M Castañeda.

Great grandchildren: Ariel Murdock, Kairos, A. Murdock, Hezekiah E. Murdock.