Obituary of Alfonso Casas

Alfonso Madrid Casas, age 76, died peacefully on March 4, 2023, surrounded by family the entire day. Alfonso was born on July 22, 1946 in Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a graduate of San Benito High School in Hollister, California where he played football and track. Upon graduation, Al enlisted in the United States Army, during a time of the draft and served Honorably in Europe, Stateside and Vietnam as a Combat Medic where he earned a Meritorious Service Medal. Upon returning home Alfonso married his high school Sweetheart Julie Andrade with whom he created countless memories. They were married for 52 years and now eternally reunited. Upon coming home Al trained to be an Arc Welder and moved to San Jose, CA. He found work at PG&E where he retired after 40 years. His hobbies and favorite activities included taking my mother on trips and going out to dinner. He enjoyed camping, golf, softball, fishing, hiking and swimming. His sports favorites were the 49ers, SF Giants and San Jose State Football. One of his biggest enjoyments was having family over and barbecuing. We are gonna miss his barbecue wedding chicken. Highlights of his life are marrying his high school sweetheart Julie, Serving his Country, conquering Half Dome and participating in 10 and 12ks with Julie. He is survived by his daughter Darlene Casas Segarini (Steve) and son Kevin Casas (Cathy). Also grandchildren, Aaron Casas, Aiden Casas, Adam Casas, Nicholas Caday and Andrew Caday. Siblings include Emily, Dolores, Sally and Ralph and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Elias & Francisca Casas, sister Lourdes and brothers, Leo and Robert. Those whose lives have been touched by Al may attend a rosary at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home scheduled for Wednesday, March 22 6:00 p.m. at 870 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA. There will be visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. On Thursday, March 23, a mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 520 College Street, Hollister at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest Road, Hollister. Following the interment a reception will be held and location will be announced at a later time.