Yolanda was born on November 13, 1952, in Brownfield, Texas, the first child of Olivia and Daniel Ruiz.
On July 5th, 1984, Yolanda married the love of her life, Samuel Casados. Together they raised their seven children, and built a home rooted in love and faith. Yolanda and Samuel spent 27 beautiful years together until Samuel’s passing in 2011.
Family was a pivotal part of Yolanda’s life, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Whether she was attending events with her children and grandkids, or enjoying lunch surrounded by her siblings, Yolie always had time for others.
Yolanda enjoyed gardening in her spare time and took great pride in nurturing her roses, snake plants, spider plants, or any other plant that caught her eye. Yolanda also loved to refinish furniture and craft her own one-of-a-kind home décor. She could also be found enjoying the quiet moments of life, relaxing, and reading her newest book. Yolanda considered herself an amateur food critic and loved to discover local restaurants and explore their menus.
Above all, Yolanda will be remembered for her steadfast faith in God, her fierce love for her family, and the unyielding strength she held to persevere through many of the difficult challenges life threw her way.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel F. Casados Jr.; her mother, Olivia Ruiz; her grandson, Jayden Badillo; and her granddaughter, Zandeline Casados.
Those left to carry on Yolanda’s legacy include; her father, Daniel Ruiz Sr.; her siblings, Rita Morin, Betty Martinez, Toni Gonzalez, Irene Perales, Daniel Ruiz Jr., Raymond Ruiz, and Roger Ruiz; as well as her children, Christopher (Cassie) Vasquez of Dalhart, Amanda (Carlos) Badillo of Dalhart, Samuel Casados III (Jessica) of Pasadena, Candace Casados of Houston, Joe (Lacy) Vasquez of Red River, Isaac (Dukesa) Casados of Dumas, and Isaiah (Joaquin) Casados of New Deal; and 16 grandchildren.
A viewing and time for fellowship will take place on Friday, October 23rd from 5 pm to 8 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 24th at Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart, Texas at 1 o’clock.
