Juanita was born in Tubutama, Sonora, Mexico on April 9, 1932. Daughter of parents Emilio Castaneda and Josefina Balderrama Castaneda.
Juanita was survived by her husband Clemente Alfonso Felix, her six children: Alfonso, Ricardo, Francine, David, Juanita and Javier. Seventeen Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren
Her resting services are under the care of Oakdale Memorial Park and Mortuary in Glendora California.