Casey G. Parraz

Casey G. Parraz, age 52, passed away peacefully at Carlsbad Medical Center on March 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on March 7, 1971, in Carlsbad, NM to Albert and Mary Parraz. 

Casey married Jennifer A. Ruiz in 1992.  They spent over 33 years together and were blessed with four sons and four grandchildren. 

Casey is the eldest of three siblings, which include Jenny Parraz and Albie Parraz.  Casey’s younger years were spent riding motorcycle/dirt bikes, cruising in his blazer and listening to his jams as loud as possible.  He enjoyed long rides in the mountains and backroads. Camping at the lake with his family were his most enjoyable times. Casey spent over 16 years working as a CDL driver within Carlsbad/Eddy County. 

Casey is survived by his, wife, Jennifer A. Parraz; four children: Casey Parraz Jr., Joel Parraz and wife, Jaci Parraz, Gabriel Parraz and Seth Parraz; grandchildren: Adrian Parraz, Samuel Parraz, Haylee Fuentez, and Yesenia Ramirez; father, Albert Parraz Sr., sister, Jenny Parraz, nephews Jacob Parraz, Ricardo Lopez and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Parraz and his brother, Albie Parraz. 

Casey will be remembered for the love he had for his family and the Philadelphia Eagles, and his great cooking.  

Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Edward Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating.  Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joel Parraz, Gabriel Parraz, Seth Parraz, Ricardo Lopez, Weto Gonzales and Jacob Parraz.