With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother Anita G. Casas, on December 8, 2020. She left us sleeping peacefully surrounded by her family at home. She was 88 years old. She was born in Austin, TX, to Pedro & Zulema Gonzales. She lived a full life as a wonderful and dedicated mother & home maker. She raised 8 children & helped raise her grandchildren. Her treasure was her family. Her favorite place was to be at family gatherings full of food fun and laughter. She loved to cook, garden, and do crafting. She loved listening to music. Until her health conditions made it impossible. She loved dancing. Her life was a living example of the Bible Verse Ephesians 4:32 “ And be kind & Compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God, Christ, forgave you.” She will be dearly missed. Mom, your memory will live in all of our hearts forever. Special thanks to her provider(granddaughter), Jessia Perez for caring for her and never leaving her side. Also, special thanks, to Walk In Faith Agency & Safe Haven Hospice care. She is preceded in death by her parents; Pedro and Zulema Gonzales. Also her son Santiago Casas III, and a grandson, James D. Garcia Left to cherish her memory is, the love of her life, Santiago Casas Jr., Her children, Sulema (Ruben) Mendoza, Juana Maria (Hector) Suarez, Idalia(Tranquilino) Montanez, Hermelinda (Salvador) Garcia, Alejandro Casas, Antonio Casas, Irene Wilkins and Arturo Casas. Also surviving are 2 sisters, 6 brothers, 19 grand children , 34 great grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 5pm to 9pm, in the south chapel. There will be a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 pm. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November, 12, 2020 at 10 am at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Interment will follow to San Benito City cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be, Arturo Casas, Raul Garcia Jr., Alejandro Olivo Arnoldo Flores, Robert Flores, and Alex L. Casas. Due to current COVID restrictions, this establishment will follow the 25% occupancy limit and all persons shall institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart. All individuals must wear face coverings or masks. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Anita G. Casas at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.