was born in Riverside, California on November 20, 1954 the son of the late Joaquin and Consuelo Castruita.
He was united in marriage to Teresa Fay Wiggins, who survives.
Joaquin served his country proudly in the United States Air Force Reserves. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a clerk.
Joaquin departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 69 years, 4 months, and 5 days.
In addition to his wife, Teresa of Morris Chapel, Tennessee, he is survived by his daughters, Nicole Castruita of Gresham, Oregon, and Monica Castruita of Kent, Washington; son, Joaquin Jonathan Castruita of Las Vegas, Nevada; stepson, Lucas Joe Laborde of Las Vegas, Nevada; and grandchildren, Amelia Snavely and Joanna Snavely.
In addition to his parents, Joaquin was preceded in death by one sister, Guadalupe Castruita.
