Casey Garza

“A quiet strength, a big heart, and a life centered around family."

Casey Nunez Garza, 52, passed away peacefully at home in Houston, Texas on February 28, 2026.
Casey was born in Houston, TX, the son of Harry Garza and Mary Susan Casey. He spent much of his early childhood in the Freeport, TX area, where he developed a love for the outdoors and the importance of family. Values that would stay with him throughout his life.
He later moved to Galveston, where he graduated from Ball High School in 1993. Casey went on to build a career with
Earth Engineering, working as a Senior Field
Technician.
Casey fell in love young and married his first wife, Grillena Mack, when he was just sixteen years old.
Together they welcomed four children into the world. Though their marriage later ended amicably, Casey
always wanted to be there for his kids. Later in life he met Crystal Cortez, and together they welcomed two more children.
If you knew Casey, you knew he was the strong, quiet, and steady type. He wasn’t someone who spoke just to fill the silence. Instead, he chose his words carefully, giving them meaning and weight. Casey
carried himself with humility and believed in treating people with kindness and respect.
Like anyone, Casey faced his share of challenges in life, but those who truly knew him understood something important about him: in times of need, he would be there. His loyalty to those he loved never wavered.
Casey found happiness in the simple things in life like spending time outdoors and being with those that he loved. Some of the best memories of him will always be the laughter shared at family gatherings or the moments spent standing around the grill. And if you spent enough time with Casey, you probably heard his favorite saying: “Oh, that’s cold-blooded.” It was just one of those little things about him that people will always remember and smile about.
Casey will be remembered for his big heart, quiet strength, and humble spirit. He had a way of bringing a steady sense of calm to the people around him. Though he may not have always said a lot, his actions spoke volumes about the kind of man he was.
He is preceded in death by beloved son, Casey N. Garza, Jr.
He is survived by children, Thomas, Marlene, Charlene, Julian, Adrian, and Camay Garza; siblings, David and Theresa Garza, Cynthia Alvarado, Kimberly Garza, Lisa Leos, Gere Garza, and Miasara Garza, and their spouses. Casey also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will forever carry his memory with them.
The visitation will be from 9:30am to 11am on March 12, 2026 at Carnes Funeral Home located at 3100 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591 followed by Funeral Services at 11am to Noon. Graveside service will be held on March 12, 2026 at around 1:15pm at Lakeview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David, Thomas, Julian and Adrian Garza, Romeo and David Rodriguez, Andres and Anthony Garza.
Casey was a beautiful soul who was taken from his family far too soon. While his passing leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled, the love he gave and the memories
he created will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
The Garza Family wish to thank you for your love, comfort, support and presence today.
Memorial donations may be made to: David Garza, 26895 Aliso Creek Road, Ste. B910
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

John 11:25
 Jesus said unto her,
I am the resurrection, and the life:
he that believeth in me,
though he were dead,
yet shall he live.

John 14:2-3
In my Father's house
are many mansions.
If it were not so,
I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare
a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,
there ye may be also.