Christine Rae (Vann) Castaneda, 67, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Memorial services will be held 12-3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124.

Christine was born October 26, 1947. She was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and a proud descendant of her grandfather, Mitchell Bobb, one of the first Code Talkers for the United States during WWI. She was affectionately known as "Nannie" to many.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Carthel Enex and Ethel Marie Vann; and her brother, Carthel Vann Jr. She is survived by her children, Michele Castaneda, Michael Castaneda (Debbie), Melissa Castaneda (Mark Martinez), Paul Castaneda (Jessie Bird); grandchildren, Jennifer (Edward), Jacqueline (William), Nicholas, Michael, Olivia (Brent), Alexa, Zackary, Cyria, Alina, Angelina, and Kaiya; great-grandchildren, Alayna, Leona, Juliana, Jordan, and Julian; her siblings, Anella Garcia, James Vann, Joseph Vann; and her beloved dog, Sassie.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.