Enrique Casales

Enrique F. Rick Casales of Eagle Pass, TX passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 67. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Eagle Pass to Jose and Amor Ferrer Casales, Sr. He married his high school sweatheart, Estela Cruz in Eagle Pass on June 14, 1969. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Estela C. Casales of Uvalde, two daughters Laura I. CasalesBlue and husband Donald of Austin and Martha C. Casales of Uvalde, son Enrique Casales, Jr. and wife, Zina Z. Casales of Crystal City sister, Maria Elena Salerno of San Antonio four grandchildren, Ernest E. Casales, Anthony A. Alvarado, Jr., Marcos A. Alvarado, Zoey Ann Casales numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Eagle Pass High School in 1965, he joined the United States Air Force where he served as Staff Sergeant. He then pursued his education by graduating from Texas AM UniversityKingsville with a degree in Education where he doubled majored in Spanish and History with a minor in Russian History. Once he entered the world of teaching, he soon discovered his next callingcoaching journey began in 1973 at Eagle Pass Junior High and High School, LaredoNixon High School, Sharyland High School, San Marcos High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Fox Tech High School, Sacred Heart School and Sabinal High School as the Athletic Director.
Coach Casales was a dedicated man to the Catholic faith and community. In Eagle Pass he was a member of the Crusillo, an Eucharistic minister, a lector. In Uvalde he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus where served as Grand Knight. Coach Casales also taught CCD classes for Confirmation, he was also a member of the Parish Council, and a lector for both the English and Spanish masses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosario Casales, three brothers Jose Casales, Jr., Francisco Casales and Manuel Casales. A rosary will be held on Monday, June 9,2014 at 7:00 pm at RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary. A second viewing and rosary will held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Eagle Pass at YeagerBarrera Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Eagle Pass. Burial will held at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery in Eagle Pass. Memorial Contribution to be made to the American Cancer Society 8115 Data Point Drive, San Antonio TX 78229.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Monday, June 9, 2014
8:00 AM

Service

Funeral Service

Our Lady of Refuge
817 Webster Street
Eagle Pass, TX  78852
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
10:00 AM

Rosary

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Monday, June 9, 2014
7:00 PM

Rosary

YeagerBarrera MortuaryP
1613 Del Rio Blvd.
Eagle Pass, TX  78852
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
7:00 PM

Cemetery

Our Lady of Refuge
Eagle Pass, TX  78852

Memorial Contributions

8115 Data Point Drive
San Antonio, TX  78229


8115 Data Point Drive
San Antonio, TX  78229