Esgardo Ruiz Casillas

Esgardo R. Casillas, 74, passed away on May 25, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.  He was born in Ajo, Arizona and a graduate of Ajo High School. He moved to Tucson where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his father; Ralph Casillas, mother; Josefa R. Casillas and sons; Jose L. Casillas and Robert D. Casillas. He is survived by his girlfriend; Marlene Nogales, daughter; Elizabeth "Lisa" Casillas (Manolito Nava), daughter-in-law; Yanet Casillas, grandchildren; Sabrina, Richard, David Campuzano, Melina, Mychaela and Alec Casillas, 3 great-grandsons; Daniel, Angel and Raymond Morales, brother; Horacio Casillas (Eva), Otalia Albaugh (Dave) and Lupe Bethards also many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He will be missed by all. "Love You Dad". Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.