Ronald Gene Casillas 

1951 - August 22, 2020   (69)

Ronald Gene Casillas, of Tucson, AZ. passed away while resting Saturday night, August 22, 2020.  Ronald, or Ronnie as he was better known, was born in Illinois in 1951.

He is reunited with his heavenly family, parents Francisco and Anna Dale Casillas, step-father Ernest Hilton, and siblings Harold Casillas, Mary Zawadzke, and half-sibling Frank (Jessie) Casillas Jr. all of whom have preceded him in death.  He is survived by his sister-in-law, Karen (Harold) Casillas; brother-in-law Paul (Mary) Zawadzke, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends and his congregation.

Ronald was a graduate of Catalina High School.  He served the Tucson community in many meaningful ways as a volunteer and proudly worked for Tucson General Hospital.  Ronald had many talents and passions that he generously shared. He was a woodworker, tinker, fisherman, collector, and landscape artist.  Ronnie was very inventive and frequently found new uses for common items.  He was a caregiver to his family, loved animals, his church and the earth.

Services are semi-private for family and close friends.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an animal shelter or rescue.