Daniel Carrizalez

Daniel "Danny" Carrizalez, 60, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on March 9th, 2023 in his hometown of Lubbock a week and a half after suffering a brain-stem stroke. Danny was born on January 17, 1963, in Lubbock, Texas to Jose Guadalupe Carrizalez and Antonia De Leon Carrizalez. Danny was known for his strong work ethic and for bringing family together with his delicious food. His most recent job was at Joyland, where he worked for 6 years. According to the Deans, "he was a reliable, daily smiling face. When [the park] was open to the public, you would always find him working hard in the main concession, preparing the best made-to-order hamburgers, walking tacos, or any variety of French fries. During the 'off-hours,' Danny might be painting a ride, mowing grass, or helping keep Joyland the clean park everyone loved." Danny also worked off and on at The Ranch House for approximately 30 years before that, until it closed. There were loyal customers that would eat there just to taste some of his home-cooking. He rooted for the Texas Longhorns and Pittsburgh Steelers. His favorite pastime was hanging out with his brothers, friends, and nephews/nieces out in the backyard. He was proud of his daughters, and would look forward to when they came to town to visit. His cookouts were legendary, and he would often invite the whole family over to enjoy bonding time together. Danny was preceded in death by his father Jose Carrizalez; mother Antonia Carrizalez; brothers Robert Carrizalez; Anthony Carrizalez; Billy Carrizalez. His is survived by his daughter Priscilla (Aaron) Shaner of Carrollton; stepdaughter Natalie Nichole Carrizalez of Plano; granddaughter Ashlyn Shaner of Carrollton; siblings Alice (David) Cardenas; Luis (Helen) Carrizalez; Gabriel (Penny) Carrizalez; Sylvia (Lucio) Trevino; Gilbert Carrizalez, all of Lubbock; Vivian (Paul) Stinson of Round Rock; David Carrizalez; Eddie Carrizalez; Regina Carrizalez; Charlie (Jo Ann) Carrizalez, all of Lubbock; Angelica Carrizalez of Manor; Andrea Carrizalez (Mario) Bracamontez of Round Rock. Visitation and Rosary will take place at Sanders Memorial Chapel from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday April 14th, 2023. Memorial Mass Service will be at 10:00am on Saturday April 15th, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Martin Pina officiating. Graveside services will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the SICU and Palliative Care Unit at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. They treated Danny with compassion and communicated thoroughly with the family.

Daniel Carrizalez

January 17, 1963 - March 9, 2023