Dad, 
Help my tio Felipe find his way and look after us during these tough times. I love you and miss you very much.

Daddy,

Muchos recuerdos de usted, especialment con el dia de El Padre.  Lo extrano mucho and siempre esta en mis vida.

I miss you so much Dad, I hope you've found your destination and that you are very comfortable. I'm having a hard time with your loss but being around family has really helped me. Liliana praying the rosary and taking me to church every Sunday helps me understand everything that has transpired better. Mom has been very strong and Felix has taken your role as a father figure to me. At first I thought he was joking but I really lean on him for that now. I know there is no need to speak of my health, I believe that you are looking over me during doctors visits an when I am in pain I can still hear your voice. I can hear your voice and it keeps me hanging on Dad. I will keep fighting for you Dad. I love you and miss you so much.

Querido Tio,  Te extrano extremadamente.  Tu sobrino, Nick

Querido Tio,

Te extrano mucho y siempre estoy pensando de nuestros recuerdos. Con mucho amor, su sobrino, Nick (su Ninonas)

Dad, it is the 1 month anniversary of your death.  please know we miss you and pray for you every day.

Today is the b-day of your beloved grandchild Sienna.  Im taking Sienna and Mom to IHOP since i know you would have liked that very much.

I will always remember you as you were at the end, my dearest friend, father, and my daughter's favorite Abuelito.

your son and namesake,

Felix

To help you guide your way Daddy.  Love Liliana

For my Dad 
   
I would like to thank everyone for coming out tonight.  I believe that seeing you all here is one of the greatest ways to pay tribute to our dad. 
  
My father was a beautiful person that will be missed. I started writing this as a letter to my father when he entered the hospital 3 weeks ago…..I wanted him to know how much he meant to me and I wanted to prepare him for his fight. I never got the chance to give this to him but I know that he is here with us, listening to our words. 
  
I’ve been told by people that my father was like a father to them. They tell me stories of how he was there when no one else was. How my dad would lift their spirits with a joke or give them his last twenty dollar bill to buy gas or lunch. A good way to know that my father cared for you was if he referred to you by a nickname. My father was not very original in these names….often referring to you by your weight, height, color of skin or professing. Gordo, flaca, Coloso…..el abogado and el doctor were some of his favorites. He used to love calling me Pitecko for some reason though we could never find the origins of the word. My dad would call me Pitecko in private, at family functions and even in front of my co-workers! I finally had enough!.....I asked my Mom to tell Dad to stop calling me that……my Dad proceeded to tell my Mom that Pitecko stood for beautiful child. You know……I could except that….UNTIL I figured that my dad was referring to my round figure. He always seemed to wait until you were enjoying that burrito to say you where piteciando. 
  
My Dad wasn’t your typical Dad, he never taught me how to throw, run or shoot. That was the job of my brother Felix. He never taught me how to read or write…..my sisters Maria and Liliana did that. Mom assisted me in the work ethic department….twenty years with the same company. Dad did attempt to show me how to swim but he only knew how to doggy paddle! My cousin Nick showed me the proper way.  My Dad did show me things that only a Dad could. 
  
1)                       My dad showed me that when you get a second chance at life you have to make the most of it. 
2)                       He taught me that you have to ask for forgiveness and be able to give it. 
3)                       Most importantly he taught me to never give up…….. no matter what the odds are or what people say. 
  
My father had a very unique personality. He was serious most of the time but he did not have a problem cracking a joke or two. I’m sure many of you in this room can remember some of my dad’s favorite jokes! He also never had a problem telling the truth…..I once asked my dad…” PAPA, por que nunca me dice…I love you?” He simply replied…” por que no to quiero mentir.” That was my dad for you. 
  
As most of you know I’m fighting Cancer now…..it will be five years in October of this year. I can remember telling my Dad the bad news and I can remember his response…..he told me that I had to fight my life. He asked me to believe in my faith and he let me know that he was going to pray for me every day until we beat this disease. I know that my Dad is still praying for me every day and I know that he is watching over me saying…” Fight Eddy, fight.” 
  
  
We were very lucky to spend so much time with Dad this year. Last October he joined us in Austin for our annual LiveStrong walk for cancer research. I trained for one full year to run the 5k….it’s hard to believe that my dad finished only 12 minutes behind me! We spent Christmas together as a family and went on a family cruise. During that cruise I would sit with my dad on a balcony and watch and hear the ocean. It was one of the most peaceful times of my life. We had the chance to celebrate my nephew’s   birthday in New Jersey and my sister Maria was already planning another family trip to Ruidoso. 
  
I cannot express how much I will miss my Dad but I know that he would want us to look and move forward. The night before my Dad passed away he spoke to me in a dream. I was crying when he came to me….he told me everything would be ok. I asked him if I could do anything …..He said “sing to Quinn, brush Sienna’s hair and take care of your mom and your sister Liliana.”  Dad…I promise you that I will sing Kri Kri to Quinn, brush Sienna’s hair and look over Mom and Liliana. Before my Dad passed I was able to express many feelings that I was holding in. Even in my Dad’s weak state he was able to show a sense of humor…I told my dad “ Te quiero much Papa..” he replied..” I Love you Pitecko. I will miss you very much Dad, please remember that” Cancer can take away all of our physical ability. It cannot touch our mind; it cannot touch our heart; and it cannot touch our soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever.” J. Valvano 

-Eddy Castanon 
3-17-10

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Mr. Feliciano Castañón Garcia

22 janvier 1945 – 14 mars 2010

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