Carmen Castañon

Carmen Castañon, age 91, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at Bickford Assisted Living on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Carmen was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 24, 1933, to Zeferino and Anna (Juarez) Arvizu. Carmen is survived by her beloved children, John (Margaret Wagle) Castañon, Yolanda (Bernardo Sr.) Guzman, Armando (Sylvia) Castañon, Elena (David) Ortiz, and Cristina (Michael Wimpy) Castañon; grandchildren, Angelita Guzman, Lisa Guzman, Christina Guzman, Carissa Guzman, Armando E. Castañon, Rebecca (Matt) Harder, David (Kala) Ortiz, Jr., Emilio (Jessica) Ortiz, Austin (Gena) Ortiz, Logan Ortiz, Mario Ortiz, Nicolas Garza, Mikey Wimpy and all other Castanon, Isquiredo, Ortega and Fulgencio grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and Trinidad (the late Betty) Castañon; special nieces and nephews, Helen Arvizu, Maria Arvizu, Martha Arvizu, Richard Arvizu and Joe Arvizu; sister, Alicia Gonzalez; dear friends, Betty Bueche-Schmidt, Mary Welsh, and Rev. Fr. Jack Johnson; several cousins and family members. Carmen held dearly her Catholic faith and sharing it with others. Carmen proudly earned her associate’s degree with honors from Delta College. She worked as the Church Secretary for The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption for many years and gladly served in various ministries, including parish council. In her free time, she enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, cooking, and going for walks. She especially treasured her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. Her family will miss her dearly and feel so very blessed God chose her as their mother. Her selflessness and example of faith will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Castañon; grandson, Bernardo Guzman, Jr.; son-in-law, Bernardo Guzman, Sr., daughter-in-law, Sylvia Castanon; Jovita Isquierdo, Josephine (Antonio) Ortega, Vincent Castañon, Arturo (Jeannie) Castañon, Richard (Consuelo) Castañon, Nancy (Hector) Fulgencio and Joe (Margaret) Castañon; siblings, Socorro (Francisco) Garnica, David Arvizu, Maurilio (Pilar) Arvizu and Anita Arvizu; special niece Esther Fulgencio and dear friend Esther Castillo; and her parents. Carmen’s family wishes to express their deep gratitude and thanks to nieces and nephews, Helen, Maria, Martha, Richard, and Joe Arvizu. Visitation will take place Monday, July 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Visitation will continue at The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Jack Johnson will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Saginaw. Memorials in honor of Carmen may be made to The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption church. For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-755-8277. To express condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.

Carmen Castañon

December 24, 1933 - July 12, 2025