Dr. Miguel Augustine Casillas, 81, of Little Rock, passed away on August 31, 2020, in his home.
He was born to parents Trinidad and Josefa Casillas, on November 3rd, 1938 in El Paso, TX. Miguel earned his Masters in Psychology from the University of Texas and his M.D. from the National Autonomous University of Mexico City. Dr. Casillas served as Acting Medical Director of the Psychiatric Unit at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Arizona. He also accepted the position of Medical Examiner for Yuma County and found time to volunteer as a Deputy Sheriff after completing the Law Enforcement Academy. Following his residency training, Miguel practiced general and forensic psychiatry in Chicago, Illinois, and acted as Medical Director of the Psychiatric Institutes of American in their hospital inpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment units in Colorado and Arkansas.
Miguel is survived by his son Michael, son Daniel & daughter-in-law Megan, & daughter Jackie, as well as his grandchildren, Julissa and Alexandra.
Miguel was known for his larger than life personality and boundless ambition. He served in the U.S. Army with distinction, and loved his country dearly. His unconditional love, generosity and love of Gods word will be dearly missed.