Francisco Castellanos Obituary

Age - 80

October 6, 2023

Phoenix, AZ

Francisco "Pancho" Orozco Castellanos, age 80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed from this life on September 23, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico on August 15, 1943, to Mauricio Castellanos and Petra Orozco. Pancho, as he was fondly known, cherished his family. He passed away peacefully with his two daughters; Sylvia Leticia Castellanos and Rosalba "Rose" Puttlitz by his side. Francisco, a retired car painter loved his profession; he loved it so much that he passed on his passion to his son, Francisco "Panchito" Alejandro Castellanos, of course, this turned into a hobby. Pancho and Panchito spent decades restoring historical vehicles and most importantly time together. Pancho was the catalyst of our entire family. He made sure we were always together; playing softball, camping, fishing and gathering on the weekends for pool fun. Pancho loved playing his guitar, singing his favorite artist songs. He and his brothers would get together and entertain us till wee hours of the morning with their sound. He also had a passion for gardening, our home was a gardener's paradise; backyard like a jungle. Pancho was a loving father to his children as well as an amazing grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. There was nothing he would not do for absolutely anyone. Those left to cherish his loving memory include his loving daughters, Silvia Leticia Castellanos and Rosalba "Rose" Puttlitz; brother, Placido Orozco Castellanos; sisters,Maria Carmen Luna, Maria del Refugio Castellanos and Lydia Castellanos Orozco; his beloved grandchildren, Cassandra Leyva Franco, Danielle Leyva, Adriana Leyva, LaNae Cantu, Alexandra Castellanos and Andres Molindo Jr; 11 great grandchildren; other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and so many others that he considered family. Pancho will be reuniting with the parents; his adored wife, Maria Elena Castellanos; his son, Francisco Alejandro Castellanos; his grandchildren, Xavier Anthony Cantu and Fabian Javier Franco;Brother, Juan Castellanos and sister Maria Carmen Luna. Family and friends will join together at St. Patrick Catholic Community Church; Thursday, October 12, 2023 Visitation will begin at 11 am;the Funeral Mass presided by Fr Eric Tellez will follow at 11:30 am 8541 East Mercer Lane. , Scottsdale, 85260. At Francisco's request cremation will take place and the Rite of Committal and Inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at a later date. The honor of giving his Eulogy will be; Mauricio Castellanos and Benjamin EspinozaThe honor of being Pallbearers will go to, Ramon Castellanos, Mauricio Castellanos, Manuel Becerra, David Cantu, Andres Leyva, Benjamin Espinoza, Gustavo Lopez andKirk Puttlitz. The family request those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the memory of Francisco "Pancho" to Sunshine Village Memory Care in lieu of flowers, 2606 East Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85032. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 WestThomas Road. Avondale, Arizona 85392; 623-936-1710

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