Dr. Casillas

Dr. Mario Gilberto Casillas, 86, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 27, 2015 at a local hospital. Dr. Casillas practiced as a dentist in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas for over fifty years. He was known as a great conversationalist with humorous anecdotes and took pleasure in making his family laugh. He was constantly challenging his mind whether it be with crossword puzzles, chess, or a familial card game. Mario Gilberto was an avid hunter and never passed up an opportunity to elaborate on his tall tales. His passion for hunting motivated him to found Nuevo Laredo's Club Cinergetico y Taurino where he nurtured lifelong friendships. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria de Jesus Casillas, of fifty-four years of marriage. He is survived by his three children: Teresita de Jesus (Adolfo) Guevara, Patricia (Juan Manuel) Abrego, and Mario Gerardo (Norma) Casillas; ten grandchildren, Mayte (Jose Luis) Alvarez, Adolfo Guevara, Miriam Abrego, Mario Casillas, Jessica Guevara, Judith Abrego, Vianey Guevara, Lorena Abrego, Eloy Casillas, and Gina Guevara; as well as his two loving great grandchildren, Cecilia and Jose Alvarez. The family will receive condolences Friday, July 3, 2015 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., with a Rosary scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 departing at 10:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to St. John Neumann Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. A private cremation will be held at a later date. You may express your condolences to the family online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722-8850.