Juan M. Castaneda

Juan M. Castaneda, 60, of Chino, passed away on March 23, 2012 at UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, California. He was born September 29, 1951 in Tijuana, Mexico and was a Chino resident for 28 years. Juan was a truck driver for Roadway/ YRC until his retirement in July of 2009. He served proudly in the United States Army; Korea, Vietnam. Juan was Regional Commioner for AYSO Chino. He belonged to Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, Ca and was a member of the Army Veteran Vietnam. Juan is survived by his wife Ave Castaneda; his son Juan Castaneda Jr; step-son Jorge Andres Soto; and his daughters Nicole Mejia, Sophia Castaneda and Marina Castaneda. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Nathan, Lucas, Jayden, Xavier and David. In Memory of Juan Castaneda, contributions may be made to Ave Castaneda (Juan Castaneda Foundation) 4123 Artesia Blvd Torrance, Ca 90504 (310) 902-5631. Visitation hours will be 5 to 9 p.m, Monday, April 2, 2012 at Pierce Bros Griffith Mortuary in Chino. Graveside services will be 10:45 a.m, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside. Funeraria del Angel Pierce Bros Griffith, Chino, in charge of arrangements. www.funerariadelangelchino.com