Laura was born in Houston, TX, on September 7, 1981 to Jose de Jesus Castañeda and Juana Ibarra del Toro. She was a beloved wife to Luis Barrera (of Deming, NM); a loving sister to Jesus Castañeda, Jazmin Castañeda, and Victor Hugo Castañeda; and an adoring aunt to Nicole Castañeda, Laura Sophia Morales and Gabriela and Yeraldi Castañeda all of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.
Laura and Luis married on April 1, 2006 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Laughter was always at the center of their twelve-year marriage and her laugh would always bring so much joy to the many people she encountered. She was also passionate about cooking for her family. Luis knew when she got in front of a stove something amazing was about to happen.
She loved God passionately. She sang to him from deep in her soul every time she took the stage as the Worship Leader at CitiLife Church. Laura was a committed member of the Praise and Worship team for eleven years. Nothing brought Laura greater joy than singing to her God and ministering to people through her voice.
A celebration of Laura’s life will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. at CitiLife Church, 1200 Pear St. SE, with Pastor César F. Chávez officiating. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.