Eugene A. Casias

Eugene "Art" Casias

Age 86, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 in Albuquerque. He was born in Dawson, New Mexico on April 2, 1932. Art moved to Albuquerque in 1946 and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950 where he ran track and played football. He spent four years in the Air Force and then graduated with a BBA from St. Joseph's College in Albuquerque. Art spent over 30 years working in the Weapons Lab at KAFB where he retired as a Deputy Division Chief. Art enjoyed many years of coaching and refereeing numerous youth sports. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church.

Art was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Dorothy; his parents, Maximiano and Agnes; and three brothers, Max Albert, James, and David. He is survived by his 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his son, Arthur D. Casias who is survived by his 3 children; Burgandy and Simone Casias and Rachel Coffman; Art's surviving 5 children; daughter, Theresa Casias (Andres Vallejo) and children Andres, Renetta, and Max Vallejo; daughter, Cecilia Casias-Aragon and son Derrick Aragon; daughter, Elaine Armijo (Ramon) and children Eva Runnels, Adrian Armijo, Sarah Story, Anna, Elias, and Asa Armijo; daughter, Diane Hall (Craig) and children Ben and Jesse Sillivan; son Tom Casias (Kari) and children Gavin and Taryn Casias; brothers, Phil, Johnny, and Daniel; and sister, Marcella.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Entombment will follow mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately following funeral Services and Entombment at 11405 Golden Gate Ave NE.