MANUEL CASAREZ SR.

Manuel Casarez, Sr., age 70, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Lamesa, Texas. A Catholic funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Lamesa, with Deacon Saul Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow in Dawson County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. A Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A rosary prayer service will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gonzales Funeral Home. Manuel was born on July 6, 1955, in Panna Maria, Texas, to Atilano and Eugenia Casarez. He married Petra Hernandez on April 20, 1973, in Lamesa, Texas, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, faith, and family. Manuel worked in the oilfield and farming industry for many years, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. He had a passion for gardening and was known to have a green thumb. Manuel loved cooking out and gathering family and friends together. He was a very giving and kind-hearted man, never hesitating to help others. Above all, he loved his sons and grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly, always proud of the family he built and nurtured. He was preceded in death by his wife, Petra Casarez; his parents, Atilano and Eugenia Casarez; his daughter, Petra Casarez; his son, Tony Casarez; his grandson, Juan Michael Casarez; his daughter-in-law, Janie Casarez; his siblings, Felipe Casarez, Ezequiel Casarez, Sofia Grimaldo, and Consuelo Hernandez; and three great angel babies. Manuel is survived by his sons, Manuel Casarez Jr. (Mayte), Larry Casarez (Rachel), and Tommy Casarez (Lori), all of Lamesa; and his bonus son, Ricky Lee Hernandez, also of Lamesa. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, all of whom brought endless joy to his life. Survivors also include his siblings: Juan Casarez of Seminole, Ramon Casarez of Seminole, Valentine Casarez of Seminole, Elena Jimenez of Amarillo, Carmen Ontiveros of Seminole, Maria Betancourt of Seminole, Sylvia Alvidrez of Seminole, Beatrice Alemán of Big Spring, Linda Alvarez of Carlsbad, NM, Maria Alarcon of Lubbock, and Leroy Casarez of Roswell, NM. Pallbearers will be Samantha Casarez, Ashley Casarez, Lucero Casarez, Dakota Casarez, Larry Casarez Jr., Tony Casarez, and Isaac Guzman. Manuel will be deeply missed by his family, numerous relatives, and many friends who loved him dearly. To send your condolences online, please visit Gonzales funeral home.net

Tributes

MANUEL CASAREZ SR.

July 6, 1955 - October 22, 2025