CASAUSFAMILY HERITAGE
OUR FAMILY • OUR HERITAGE

Rooted in the past.
Growing through
generations.

From the mountains of northern New Mexico to the branches of our family today, this is a place to remember where we came from and preserve the stories that carry us forward.

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“One generation shall commend your works to another.” — Psalm 145:4

THE STORY SO FAR

Every name holds
a story.

The Casaus family story includes deep roots in Peñasco and northern New Mexico. Like any family history, ours is built from more than dates and names: work, faith, relationships, places, and memories all matter.

At the heart of this family record are Erminio “Herman” Casaus Sr. and Kathy D. Casaus, who were married for 54 years and raised four children. Herman, born in Peñasco in 1932, worked as a miner and retired from the Nevada Test Site. Their family story continues through children, grandchildren, and later generations. The gold-accented branch of the tree traces the surname from Elaine Casaus to her son Jessy Sr. and his son Jessy Jr. The tree also includes Jessy Sr.’s wife Karen and all four of their children, honoring each family branch.

This website is a growing archive. We distinguish documented details from family recollections and open research questions, because preserving the story means getting it right.

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CONNECTED ACROSS GENERATIONS

Our family tree

Explore the branches of our family. Gold-accented cards identify the confirmed line carrying the Casaus surname into the next generation; all family branches remain part of the story.

Documented relationship Other family branches Highlighted surname line
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Herman and Kathy’s four children

A highlighted line of the Casaus name: Elaine → Jessy Sr. → Jessy Jr.

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Jessy and Karen’s four children

SELECTED FAMILY MEMBER

Erminio “Herman” Casaus Sr.

Born April 23, 1932, in Peñasco, New Mexico; died October 24, 2016. Married to Kathy Casaus and father of Cathy, Oretta, Elaine, and Erminio Manuel Casaus Jr. His grandson Jessy Casaus Sr. continues the Casaus surname through Herman’s daughter Elaine.

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The highlighted branch follows one confirmed continuation of the Casaus name through Elaine, Jessy Sr., and Jessy Jr. It is not a claim that other branches cannot carry the name. Jessy Sr. and Karen Casaus and their children—Jenniffer, Samantha, Rachel, and Jessy Jr.—are included. The daughters remain equally visible, while the gold highlight marks Jessy Jr. as the currently identified next generation using the Casaus surname. Surnames can continue through any family branch, and no future surname choice is presumed.

PEÑASCO, NEW MEXICO THE ANCESTRAL LANDSCAPE

WHERE OUR STORY TAKES ROOT

Northern
New Mexico.

Peñasco, surrounded by the mountain landscapes of northern New Mexico, is a documented birthplace in our family line and an important point of connection to earlier generations.

Old records sometimes vary in the spelling of family names. Casaus and Casados are spellings worth researching together, but we will not treat them as interchangeable without evidence for each connection.

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MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

A story through time

1932

A new generation begins

Erminio “Herman” Casaus Sr. is born April 23 in Peñasco, New Mexico.

2016

Remembering Herman

Erminio Casaus Sr. passes away October 24. His obituary preserves details of his life, work, and family.

2024

Remembering Kathy

Kathy D. Casaus passes away December 29. Her obituary celebrates her faith, marriage of 54 years, and growing family.

Today

Preserving the family story

The Casaus family history continues through children, grandchildren, and future generations. This archive is a starting point for gathering memories and records.

DOCUMENTS & DISCOVERIES

What the records tell us

Every family story deserves a trail back to its sources. Historical records, family accounts, and personal profiles are identified separately.

01 / OBITUARY

Erminio “Herman” Casaus

Published obituary giving birth and death dates, birthplace, parents, family connections, and a glimpse of his life.

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02 / FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Belen Sanchez

Her published obituary independently identifies Manuel and Fidelia Casaus as parents and lists siblings including Erminio.

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03 / OBITUARY

Kathy D. Casaus

Names the four children and preserves memories of her marriage, faith, and family across five generations.

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04 / RESEARCH LEAD

Names across records

Earlier genealogical work identified Casaus/Casados spelling variants and possible branches farther back. These links remain under review and are not presented here as proven ancestry.

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LIVING GENERATIONS

Personal profiles & connections

These personal websites offer first-person accounts of present-day family life. They are biographical references, not proof of ancestral relationships.

05 / PERSONAL WEBSITE

Jessy Casaus Sr.

Faith, family, service, and life in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jessy's personal website shares his perspective as a husband, father, grandfather, and independent insurance broker.

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06 / PERSONAL WEBSITE

Jessy Casaus Jr.

A link to Jessy Jr.'s personal page, sharing his interests in faith, games, music, and creative projects. This is a personal profile, not a historical record.

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07 / PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Casaus Insurance Group

The business website provides additional context about Jessy Sr.'s professional work and service to families and the community.

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08 / FAMILY CONTRIBUTIONS

Oral history & family records

Family relationships and details shared directly by relatives are recorded as family-provided information until independent documentation is added. Help expand this archive with photographs, stories, and records.

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Research note: Historical documents can contain conflicting dates, spellings, or kinship details. Primary sources and corroborating records will take priority over unsourced online trees.

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THE CASAUS FAMILY