Antonio Moreno Casares

Obituary for Antonio "Tony" Casarez May 10, 1939 - September 7, 2025 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Antonio "Tony" Casarez, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 86, from exacerbated pulmonary fibrosis. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Edinburg, Texas, on May 10, 1939, he was the third of ten siblings. He spent his childhood working alongside his family on their cotton farm in Roswell, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Marcos Casarez; his eldest sister, Mary Guajaca; his first-born grandson, Bobby Lee Nunez; and his great-grandson, Brandon Lee Casarez. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie, and their children: Brenda Casarez, Teresa Casarez, Kellie Horton and her husband Justin, and Anthony Casarez and his wife Renee. He was a grandfather to 10, a great-grandfather to 14, and a great-great-grandfather to one. His surviving grandchildren are Annette Nunez, Dominic Lucero, Adelina Chavira and her husband Jose, Ashley Ramirez and her husband Mark, Gerald Robles, Estevan Esquibel and his fiancé Mariah, Emilio Esquibel, Alicia Gilmore and her husband Scott, and Michael Casarez and his fiancé Keri. Tony devoted most of his life to his work as an exterminator. He founded Tony's Exterminating, a business he built and ran with pride for nearly 55 years. He often bragged that his pest control license number was #49. Tony’s Exterminating will continue to operate under Gerald Robles, his loving Grandson. Outside of work, Tony was a man who knew how to enjoy life. He was an accomplished billiards player well known for his skill on the table. His love for the game took him to Las Vegas, where he competed in tournaments with his team. A vivid memory of his family was him coming home with rolls of money from his pool winnings, his hands and shirt stained with chalk from hours of play. Tony also enjoyed playing dominoes at the Adult Center, where he found great joy in camaraderie and competition with friends. Near the end of his life, Tony found God in deep prayer with his family, local clergy, and friends. Tony was a man who worked hard and played hard, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and laughter. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who know him. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19th at St John's Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited by Pauline Ponce at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. The burial will take place immediately after the service followed by a reception to be held at the Ponderosa. Pall Bearers: Anthony Casarez and his son Michael, Brenda’s son Dominic Lucero and his son Dominic, Teresa’s son Gerald and his son Gerald, Kellie’s sons Estevan and Emilio Esquibel. Special thanks to Joe and Pauline Ponce.