Consuelo "Connie" (Castaneda) Deleon

Purveyor of old wives' tales and eyebrow raising aliment remedies (WD-40 for joint pain relief, ponte Vicks y ya), Consuelo Castaneda Deleon (you knew her as Connie) took her last breath on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Let us take comfort in knowing that “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). Though she is gone, her spirit and memories continue to live through her 10 surviving children, lots of grandsons, two granddaughters, one sister, and extended family and friends. Born January 21, 1944 (how could anyone forget, she made sure you knew it), I think it is safe to say she came into this world dancing. Her love of dancing continued even with her bum knee. Nothing a little Advil couldn’t fix. Connie liked what she liked, whether it be milk specifically from Braum’s or meat from Tom-Thumb. She was a strong, and fiercely independent woman. The transition from being fully independent to dependent was difficult for her. She persevered even through her last years. Throughout her 75 years of life, Connie changed her mind often and spoke it openly. As wishy-washy as she could be sometimes, one thing remained constant – her love for you. Remember her hugs, her overwhelming Tabu perfume, her love of sweets, her sassiness and never forget how much she loved you.