Jesse G Casaus - November 7, 1941 - April 14, 2010

A rosary is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Assumption Catholic Church for Jesse G. Casaus, 68 of Roswell who passed away April 14, 2010. A funeral mass is scheduled for 12:10p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010 at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Jesse was born on November 7, 1941 in Yeso, NM to Teodoro Casaus and Mela Casaus. His parents have preceded him in death.

Jesse is survived by his wife Veronica “Ronnie” Sedillo Casaus of the family home; his son: Brian Casaus and wife Tammy of Roswell; his daughter: Beverly Cuevas and husband Tony of Wilmington, California; his brothers: George Casaus and wife Eugenia of Albuquerque, NM and Johnny Casaus and wife Martha of Hobbs, NM; his sisters: Virginia Pena and husband Eddie of Ft. Sumner, NM, Josephine Lucero and husband Jake of Ft. Sumner, Bertina Casaus and husband Sonny of Albuquerque, Joann Gallegos and her late husband Benny of Albuquerque, and Frances Rivera and husband Angel of Albuquerque; and his (11) grandchildren: Chris, Alysha, Kristine Cuevas, Krista, Kara, Kyla, Kristina, Krishawna , Ryan, Kyra and Bryan Casaus.

Jesse was a life long resident of Roswell and worked for Sears as an auto mechanic and retired after 30 years. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Jesse was an avid bowler and a member of the Roswell/Artesia Bowling Association. He also enjoyed “going west” to Ruidoso to the casino.

Pallbearers will be Chris Cuevas, Dave Gualeni, John Metcalf, Ken Clayton, Rob Smyzenski, and Marty Torrez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim and Peg Calciano, Charlie and Diane Sparnon, Bobby and Teena Myers, Ron and Sandy Hill, Gene and Carol Simmons, William “Bill” Moffitt, Butch and Gigi Frizell and members of the Roswell/Artesia Bowling Association family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registration can be accessed at http://www.ballardfuneralhome.com.

Webmaster's Note:  I will always remember Jesse and his encouragement.  He NEVER had an unkind word for anyone.  I don't think that he knew how to not smile.  I will think of him, and hear his voice each and every time I leave the "five" pin standing, "No drive, No five" is what he told me on numerous occasions with a big smile on his face. I truly believe that anyone who met him, loved him.