IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Maria “Mamá Cuca” Refugio

Maria “Mamá Cuca” Refugio Castaneda Profile Photo

Castaneda

Dec 21, 1936 — Jan 25, 2026

Obituary

Maria “Cuca” Refugio Castaneda, 89, passed away Sunday, January 25. She now joins her beloved late husband, Daniel, in eternal rest. Maria was the loving mother to Elizabeth (Daniel) Marriott, Teresa (Erwin) Gramajo, and (the late) Daniel Castaneda. She was a proud grandmother “Cuca” to Erwin Jr. (Samantha), David Jr. (Leah), Yessi, Erik, and Alex  

She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her.

Visitation, Friday, January 30, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 9:15 a.m., The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park, Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m., St. John Bosco Church, 2250 N. McVicker Ave., Chicago. Interment to follow at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Schiller Park.

For information, 708-453-1234.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

January
30

Friday

4:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Funeral Prayers

January
31

Saturday

Starts at 9:15 am (Central time)

Mass of Christian Burial

January
31

Saturday

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Interment

January
31

Saturday

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