Josephine "Josie" Maciel Castaneda

Josephine “Josie” Maciel Castaneda, 76, passed away on February 4th, 2022 at her home in

The Dalles, OR surrounded by her family. Josie was a R.N. and worked at Valley Children’s Hospital in Fresno, CA for 23 years she later worked at Hospice of the Gorge in The Dalles for 14 years and Hearts of Gold in Hood River for 5 years.

Josie was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother and nurse. She was a loving mentor to her grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing with Manuel, helping the members of her communities, sewing, and traveling.

Preceded in death by her son Ralphie, husband Manuel, and parents Josefina and Rafael Maciel.

Survived by daughters Martha Flores (William), Alice Enriquez (Salvador), grandchildren Andrea Flores (Mike), Salvador, Alejandra, Ricky, great grandchildren Thomas, Elizabeth, brother Ralph Maciel, sister Ida Ontiveros (Rod) and many nieces and nephews.

Josie’s viewing will be on Wednesday February 9th from 2-7pm and Rosary at 7:30pm at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. Funeral mass at 10am Thursday, February 10th at St. Peter’s Church in The Dalles, OR.

Josie has requested in lieu of flowers; donations be made to Hope Medical Clinic in The Dalles.