Miguel Angel Castaneda, Jr., 5 years old, of Hereford passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Rialto, California. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at La Iglesia de San Jose Catholic Church of Hereford with Rev. Hector Madrigal and Rev. Ramon Molina Mora as celebrants, burial to follow at West Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford. Rosary will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Miguel was born November 2, 2012 in Hereford to Miguel Angel Castaneda, Sr. and Yajaira Morales. Miguel attended school at Stanton Elementary and had completed K-5. He enjoyed playing soccer for Kids, Inc., being surrounded by his family, riding motorcycles, playing on his tablet, playing video games, he loved waffles and most of all he loved having sleep overs at his "Tha-Tha's house and going to the calf ranch. Miguel loved his family and was very protective of them. Miguel had a beautiful smile that would light up the whole world.

Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Yajaira Morales and Miguel Angel Castaneda Sr., two brothers, Andrew Morales and Jose Joaquin Castaneda and a sister, Abigail Castaneda all of Hereford. His grandparents, Jose Joaquin, Sr. and Ericka Castaneda of Hereford and Rafael Morales of Mexico and Norma Esparza of Hereford, several uncles, aunts and cousins.