Rudolfo Casias Obituary

Rudolfo F. Casias "Grandpa Rudy"  Rudy returned to God, September 28, 2004 at the age of 88. He was born June 14, 1916 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico to  Amarante and Francisquita Casias.  He served his country in World War II in the US Army and later in the Korean conflict. He married Consuelo Ulibarri. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and uncle. He was loved and adored by everyone for his sense of humor and personality. Survived by his daughter, Frances Mae (Johnny) Ruybal and son, Loren (Angel); 12 grandchildren, Michelle, Connie (Anthony), Terri, "Pepper" (Brian), Edna, Deedee, Sammy (Evelyn), Madeline, Lawrence, Phillip, Rudy, Alicia; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Viola and many other family members. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Horace; brothers, Christoval, Raynaldo, Felipe, Leopoldo, and Julio; sisters, Cleotelde, Adelia, and Maria. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at one hour prior to services. The family wishes to thank the Veterans Hospital and St. Joseph Villa for the loving care they extended to Rudy, as well as a thank you to a special granddaughter Marquita, who also helped take care of him.