Born on September 11, 1928 in Ede, Netherlands to Aaltje "Alida" Bakkenes Braafhart and Mor "Morrise" Braafhart.
He is survived with deep sorrow by his wife, Consuelo "Blanca" Del Rio Braafhart; children, Ken (Jamie) Braafhart, Alida (Nick) Stone, Casper Jr. (Louise) Braafhart, LeRoy Braafhart, Marcia (David) Babbitt; brother, Harry (Bridgitte) Braafhart; his children, David (Laura) Del Rio, Cynthia (Oscar) Pulido, Salvador "Boy" (Melissa) Del Rio Jr., Mike (Alma) Del Rio; many more grandchildren, family, and friends.
Casper is reunited in heaven with his parents, Aaltje "Alida" Bakkenes Braafhart and Mor "Morrise" Braafhart; son, Morris Braafhart; daughter, Tammy Braafhart Hill; siblings, Morris Braafhart, Gerald Braafhart, Marinus Braafhart, Alice Braafhart, Gertrui Braafhart.
A viewing will be held at Funeraria Del Angel in Mission on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 5pm to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be at Funeraria Del Angel on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12pm followed by burial at Valley Memorial Gardens.