Carlos A. Bazan

Benavides, Texas BAZAN On July 22, 2025 our beloved cowboy, husband, father, brother and friend, Carlos A. Bazan, age 69, rode off into the sunset for eternal rest with his Lord and Savior. Carlos was born in Alice, Texas on November 5, 1955 to Abraham and Dolores Bazan of Benavides, TX. He was a graduate of Atlee Parr High School, Class of 1974 where he excelled in basketball and football. Carlos was known for being friendly, outgoing, and an outstanding team roper and member of the PRCA, where he made many wonderful memories and lifelong friends. His professional career included jobs in Oil & Gas, Ranching and Landman for American Electric Power (AEP) where he earned the respect of all his peers for being compassionate and dedicated. Carlos enjoyed hunting and working at the ranch, but he treasured time spent with family and friends, above all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham R. and Maria Dolores Bazan; his sister, Irma (†Juan) Ruiz and two brothers-in-law, Homero Almaraz and Reynaldo Perez. Carlos is survived by his wife, Norma P. Bazan of Benavides, Texas; two sons, Fernando Garcia of San Marcos, Texas; John Boyer of Benavides, Texas; two sisters, Maria Concepcion "Cuty" (Daniel) Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas; Patricia Ann (Donnie) Guerra of San Diego, Texas; one brother, Hector Mario (Sandra) Bazan of San Diego, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Fernando Perez and Leobardo (Cristella) Perez; two sisters-in-law, Rosaena (Mike) Harvey, Gloria (Travis) Cornett; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and countless friends and colleagues. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. that evening. Services will conclude at the funeral home that evening. Matthew 5:4- "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home, San Diego, Texas 361-279-3311.