Katie Marie Castaneda died on Feb. 9, 2016 at home in Umatilla at the age of 13.
She was born on Nov. 15, 2002 in Silverton. Katie was raised in the Willamette Valley and Klamath Falls before moving to Umatilla where she was attending junior high.
Katie enjoyed music, dance, and fashion, as well as doing makeup and hair.
She was easy to love, and loved by so many. Katie will be missed and never forgotten.
She is survived by her mother: Vanessa Ramirez, brother: JR Villa; sister: Aimee Gauvin; grandparents: Esther & Robert Sriker, and Jenaro & Iselda Ramirez; Godparents: Flora and Miguel Radillo; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Rosary was held on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston.
Mass of Christian burial was on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston.
Burial followed at the Hermiston Cemetery.