Raymond was born on December 12, 1950 in Deming, NM to Roberto Casillas and Guadalupe Saenz.
Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law and uncle.
Raymond is the heart of the family he was so compassionated, loving and generous, there was nothing Raymond wouldn’t have done for his family & friends.
Raymond loved to take long motorcycle rides, play billiards pool, fishing and being outdoors. Raymond was always on the go, he loved to keep busy and when he was not doing the things he loved, Raymond was visiting friends and family. Raymond was an amazing person with a heart of gold he is loved deeply by all. Raymond will be greatly missed, and always loved!
He is survived by his wife, Maria Petra Casillas; three sons, Jose Raul Casillas; Raymond Casillas Jr. and Jose Grado and his wife Diana Martinez all of Deming, NM; six daughters, Soledad Roman and her husband Johnny Milo; Debra Ramirez and her husband Agusto; Jessica Marie Proaño and her husband Librado; Amanda Ortiz and her husband Israel all of Deming, NM; Maryann Pulido and her husband Luis of TX and Sandra Casillas of Las Cruces, NM; two brothers, Arturo Casillas and his wife Estella and Bobby Casillas and his wife Martha both of Deming, NM; two sisters, Jessie Garcia and her husband Kenny and Lorenza Romero and her husband Anastacio both of Deming, NM; thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers, Richard Casillas and Luisito Casillas and two grandchildren, Nathaniel Casillas and Michael Casillas.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 9-10am with the holy rosary beginning at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Funeral mass will then begin at 11am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Francis Gyau officiating. Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory. Serving as pallbearers are Jose Raul Casillas, Johnny Ray Milo Jr., Israel Ortiz Jr., Juan Ortiz, Pedro Marquez, Raymond Casillas Jr., Angel Porano, Agusto Ramirez Sr. and Jose Grado.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory