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Arthur Casillas Obituary
Arthur Robert Casillas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in San Antonio, TX where he attended Holy Cross High School. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Gloria R Casillas, he enlisted in the Navy. Once released from service he joined Ironworkers Local Union #66. Arthur worked his way up from Apprentice to Foreman. He was elected President of Local Union #66 and held his position for 10 years. Arthur continued to further his career by taking on the role of District Council Organizer to his most recent title of International Union Organizer. He was an active member of AFLCIO and Workforce Solution. Arthur was a devoted family man, who loved being with his grandchildren and watching them compete in various sports. He cherished his family time, and never passed up the opportunity to take a weekend getaway. In his earlier years Arthur enjoyed playing the saxophone in his brothers' band. He looked forward to family gatherings that always ended in singing, dancing and laughter. Arthur Robert Casillas is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gloria R. Casillas; three daughters, Tracy Casillas, Tricia Alejandro and her husband Jose Alejandro III, and Trina Lynn Casillas; his niece, who he considered his daughter, Jenny Michelle Rapoza; three grandchildren Elijah Jase (EJ) Alejandro, Jordan Jade Alejandro, and Gavin Bryce Alejandro; Father Arturo S. Casillas, and Mother Atanacia P. Casillas; three brothers, Albert, Eric, and Ronnie (Regina); five sisters, Sylvia, Sonya, Sandra, Tammy (Thomas), and Genevie; and his numerous nieces and nephews. His family and friends will miss him dearly but find comfort that he is in Heaven resting in peace.
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Chris B
July 17, 2024
It' s now 2024 but I was just thinking of this kind man. I still remember Art as a labor organizer with the Iron workers: a gracious, dedicated and upbeat man. May God rest his soul.
Maria Zuniga
January 9, 2021
Arr i still Miss You very Much. I know You have been gone for 4 years , You are not forgotten. You are forever in My Heart. Love about always.
Maria
September 3, 2020
Still Miss You Art very much. ❤
FRIEND Who Loves You Still
June 7, 2017
STILL THINKING OF YOU. REST IN PEACE, MY LOVE
Your Friend Who Still Thinks of you
March 6, 2017
You will Forever be in My Heart Arturo Casillas. I will always remember Great Times. Love You Always.
FRIEND
February 16, 2017
FOREVER IN MY HEART.
Your Friend Who Loves You
February 12, 2017
Its been 29 days exactly that you have been gone, and 14 days since I found out. But everyday it gets harder. The not seeing you, hearing your beautiful voice, but most importantly the knowing that you are no longer here just hurts too much. I pray everyday for you. I know you are with God, because no matter what you were a Great Man. You tried very hard and I know that. You always felt you always had to do what was right and for that I admired you. But Thank You for including me in your life. You always did and for that I Will Forever Love You. The only comfort I get is that now you are no longer suffering, and I know you are with me too. Love You Always Art. May You Rest In Peace.
Friend who Loves You Dearly Forever
February 8, 2017
Your Dear Friend
February 8, 2017
You were a great Man. Love You . I will think of you always
Your Dear Friend
February 7, 2017
You were a great Man. Love You . I will think of you always
Friend
February 5, 2017
Will light candle everyday in your Honor. Love always
From Friend
February 5, 2017
Keep thinking of you. And it hurts more everyday. Love always.
Abel Casillas
February 2, 2017
Robert - I can feel you smiling down on us all. You lived fully and blessed. Hugs to Gloria and the rest of the family
Friend
February 1, 2017
Love You Always. Miss You so much.
Osvaldo Vela '82
February 1, 2017
To My Brother Eric Casillas in the Faith,
Although it is impossible to see beyond your pain, may you look back to good memories to comfort and help you today.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Joel Vasquez
January 31, 2017
To Al, sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. May the Lord help you and your family find peace in this time of sorrow.
Friend
January 31, 2017
Forever in my heart
Lolly
January 30, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give you strength in this most difficult time. My prayers to you.
January 30, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May God's Word be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Ps. 147:3.
Clara David
January 30, 2017
To the Casillas family, my deepest condolences for your loss. May God hold you in your time of need and always.
Delia Urdiales
January 30, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the entire Casillas family. Knowing Arthur (Robe') since childhoold has been an absolute pleasure. He will always be remembered with a big smile and a kind word. Prayers for the entire family at this difficult time. Richard and Delia (Montalvo) Urdiales
Norma Diaz
January 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to Gloria and her entire family. May God bless you in giving you and yours the strength in this very difficult time.
Sylvia Villalpando
January 29, 2017
Casillas Family,
We are still in disbelief that our dearest Robert is gone; but relieved to know that he IS with our God and IS healed.
Robert is definitely a Ponce, as he favors my dad, his uncle Juan, in his looks, dark skin and quiet, easy-going demeanor. I will always admire his love for his high school sweetheart and wife, Gloria, for he fulfilled his marital vows until the end. Young, true and forever love is just not as common as much.
I will always remember his love for music and his days of playing in the band. I will always, especially, remember our Sunday gatherings in Martindale, when growing up.
Robert, I will always carry you in my thoughts and in my heart.
Our heartfelt, deepest and sincerest condolences to Tia Tane, Tio Arturo, Gloria and the entire family.
With love and Hugs,
Sylvia and Michael Villalpando, Sr.
Martindale, TX
Stacy David
January 29, 2017
Sincere condolences to the entire Casillas family.
Your cousin.
Jerry Wilson
January 29, 2017
My Condolences to Gloria and the family. He was a great friend that I truly enjoyed working with. RIP Brother.
Alejandro (Hondo) and Diana
January 28, 2017
Albert, Eric and Casillas Family please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother, son, uncle, spouse, father and grandfather. May each of you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jerry Martinez
January 28, 2017
Deepest Condolences to the Casillas Family and Art's loved ones. Jerry Martinez
Alicia Chagoya Hernandez
January 28, 2017
Condolences to the Casillas family from the Chagoya family. May God give the family strength during this difficult time,our prayers are with you.
Your second cousin,
Kat Gonzales
January 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire family. May God embrace you during your time of sorrow. I know that all of you will be together and support each other, what a gift from God. Your brother is at peace and is in the presence of the Lord, looking at all of you with love and sending you his love from heaven. May Arthur Rest In Peace. It is now time to celebrate his life and know that he will be watching over all of you.
Edward Alvarado
January 28, 2017
My brother Arthur, it was truly a blessing knowing you and playing with you so many great memories. Rest In Peace my brother for God has called you home.
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