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Max Ramirez Castañeda

Mar. 22, 1972 - Jul. 1, 2026

Date of Service: Jul. 17, 2026

RUPERT – Max Ramirez Castañeda, age 54, of Rupert, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from complications at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Max left behind his wife, Julie; his five children, Donovan (Holly), Nicholas, Macie (Cesar) Manrique, Anthony, and Uriah; two step-daughters, Lourdes Raybal, and Alyiah Raybal; his grandchildren, Jayson, Emalie, Mila, and Luna (Donovan), Ella, Evelyn, and Jaxtin (Macie); six brothers and four sisters, Ramon Jr. (Christina), Juan (Tammy Schlueter), Frank (Kathy), MaryLou (Saul) Rios, Norma (Joe) Sanchez, Annette (Tony) Aleman, Leeroy (Catha), Paul (Patricia), Tony, and Belinda (Jose) Ontiveros; as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved and adored; and Max’s two dogs, who will miss him dearly, Duke and Bear.

The family would like to give a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts to: Rick Rivera, Sylvia Ochoa, Minidoka Memorial Hospital and the staff of the University of Utah Hospital.

In his spare time Max loved to go riding on his side by side with his niece and nephew Jerica and Luis Dominguez. He loved to play baseball, go camping, and fishing. Max loved a good BBQ, mastering his smoker for that perfect rib. But most of all he loved hanging out with family and friends, always the life of the party.

He had a smile that could brighten a room and a heart of gold. He would give you the shirt off his back or drop everything to come help you fix your car. Max will be dearly missed by his family and by the many friends who became his family throughout his life.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Amelia Castañeda, his brother-in-law, Tony Aleman; his sisters-in-law, Janet Castañeda and Marylou Castañeda; his uncle, Abraham Castañeda; and his grandmother, Isabel Castañeda.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Hansen Mortuary, located at 710 6th Street, in Rupert with Rick Tundag officiating.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6th Street, in Rupert and from 2 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service on Friday.

Urn placement will follow at a later date at the Rupert Cemetery.

Condolences for Max Ramirez Castañeda

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From Ivan Sotelo:

My family who I hold so close to my heart, I lay heavy with you in this time of pain. I lament not being able to be present for the service as well as there to share our sorrows. To my uncle who I will continue to love, I am happy to have said my goodbyes to you as recently as I did. May heaven and the Lord hold peace for you as he will hold patience and kindness for us.

From Armado Guzman:

RIP Maxx away good times playing ball at them fields Gee you will be missed .My condolences to all your family

From Rick Noriega:

Rest in peace Max. Life is short but memories will last forever.

From Dominik M.:

My condolences to Max's family he was a great man it was the absolute pleasure to know him, Thanks for all the great talks and all the great times max, I remember i would call you and we would go meet up buy some sodas and just chat about life problems and im always great full for you man thanks for taken me in as your own when you didn't have to.. rest in peace my dear friend, I will see you on the other side..

From Nicole Olmos:

I still can't believe that you are gone, I will forever cherish all the memories that we shared. From all the softball games to the late night conversations over a cold beer!! You will forever hold a special place in my heart!! I love you so much and will forever miss your smile and laughter!!

From Luis arteaga :

RIP my man you were always a great friend and person would always put everyone before yourself from our midnight rides on the rzrs to our big rides you were always down for it all gonna miss you my guy keep your head up until we meet again

From Monica Aleman:

Still can’t believe you’re gone Uncle Max….Will forever be missed.

From Ross Hill:

Rest In Peace Max. It was an honor to work with you at the Sugar Beet Factory. We'll miss you.

From Frank Ramon Castaneda:

Our hearts and prayers go to all my family. Uncle Max I met you only a few times and those few times left an impresstion in my heart. May you rest in piece too Max

From Linda Alejandro :

Sorry for the family’s loss. You all are in my prayers. Rest in peace Max. You will be truly missed.

From Art and Stephanie Horton:

Sending Love and condolences to the family. Max you always treated us good and never a dull moment. You will truly be missed R.I.P my friend

From Vince Palomarez :

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

From Krystal Gurule:

So so so sorry for your loss Anthony.. you meant so much to your dad . im gonna miss seeing your dad and his smile he was such a good person Rip to Max

From Penny Thompson :

Norma and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From Tammy Schlueter:

Best memory I have of max is playing he made us laugh and always when we bumped into each of always said hi and chatted with me

From Michelle :

I’m so sorry Donavan and Anthony I hope you two find peace and know your Father loved you so so much and my heart breaks for you!

From Bertha M-Villarreal :

My condolences to the family
Rest in Peace Max

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