Leona Ashquab Castaneda - June 2, 1973 - May 11, 2025
5/14/2025 1:53:00 PM - Final Journey

Leona Ashquab Castaneda age 51 of Grand Rapids walked on Sunday May 11, 2025.

Leona was preceded in death by her daughter Tabitha Kendall; her parents Harriet and

Ben Castaneda; her brother Vincent Castaneda.

Leona will be dearly missed by her son Jeff Kendall; her granddaughters Savannah

Hernandez and Anabella Kendall; her brother Chawn Castaneda; her sisters Loretta and

Evelyn Castaneda; her nieces Camie, Cheyenne, Aanzhenii and Sunci; her nephews Ben,

Cruz and Leehawk; her great aunts Mary Brokup, Olga Castaneda, Virginia Garcia, Paula

Lopez, Theresa Casas; many close relatives and friends.

Leona was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. She had a deep love

for animals. Leona had a flair for fashion. She had an infectious laugh. Leona will be

remembered for her loving heart. Her greatest joy was her family.

The funeral service will be held Thursday May 15, 2025 at 1 :00 pm at the Bradley Indian

Mission, 695 128th Ave Shelbyville, Ml 49344. Her family will receive visitors at the

Church on Thursday from 11 :00 am to 1 :00 pm. Burial will follow after the service at

Bradley Indian Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.