It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernesto Castanheira of Richardson, Texas, who passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father Ernesto Castanheira. He is survived by : his mother Nora Ellis Castanheira of Tool, TX; his wife Cathie Ranta; his daughter Ilana Pfeiffer (Joseph Toups); his stepson Michael Hunter (Brandon); his brother Roberto Castanheira (Al Wischkowsky) of Dallas, TX; his cousin Daphne Domingues (Mem Martins); his grandson Alexander Casten Hunter; his niece Daniella Castanheira; his nephews, Patrick Christopherson (Sarah), Jon Christopherson (Jensen) and Daniel Darling; his uncle Frank Ellis (Fila); his aunt Jesse Ellis; his cousins, Matilda Clarao of Mozambique, Mena Ellis of Mozambique, Mabel Ellis of Mozambique, Sandra Franco of Mozambique and Sydney Ellis of Mozambique; his parents-in-law, Susan Ellis and Jerry Homel of Little Suamico, WI; and his sister-in-law Jean Darling of Shawano, WI. He is also survived by many other extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Ernesto would wish you to spend some additional quality time with your friends and family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Allen Family Funeral Options