Chris - a generous giver of his dedication, protectiveness, time, energy, heart, wit, etc.  TRULY a great man. His family members are also gems, which is no surprise. 
So many memories bubble up, as I’m sure they do for each of us; but “2,000 characters” isn’t enough for Chris’s “character”. (Blow your nose and insert your chuckle here.) 
-Dining at Jerusalem Grill-family style. A bit of a tradition we created.  A new comedy show every time.  :)
-Chris wearing a tux in my daughter’s wedding. She’ll tell you he is her brother in every way except blood. <3
-Chris installing a new comfort height commode for me after I severely injured my back. He did this after working his shift for Comal County. He could’ve been home getting sleep instead. Nope... <3
For all who have been blessed to know Chris,  may we eventually find peace. Remember to laugh. Do kind deeds for others.  He would want that. 


I was Christopher’s Company Gunnery Sergeant, during his first tour in Iraq (OIF 05-06). It was an Honor to Serve with and alongside Pfc/LCpl Parra, he was a young Marine at the time, he was a Marine that was a very viable part of not only to his team but the whole Platoon and Company as well, a true dedicated Marine who never wavered knowing that he and the rest of the boys would end up in Combat while on numerous patrols. Christopher will be greatly missed by all of us brothers of Lima 3/5 (Havoc). My condolences to his family, we have lost an outstanding young man. 
Thank you for your Honorable and Faithful Service to our Country not only as a Marine, also as a  Detective/Deputy.
Rest in Peace Brother. Semper Fi. 

Brewer, Martin J.  
SgtMaj (Ret).

I never met Christooherbut am a dad of a fallen Marine... Our son, Rex was Kia in Falluja, Iraq. In 2006...just wanted to say...thank you Chris for your service and our freedoms....job well done....rest in peace Marine...semper fi....ooorah!

A proud Marine Dad

Chris and I were in Knights of Columbus Council 9861 in Converse and Rode Motorcycles in the Knights on Bikes Motorcycle Ministry.   We nicknamed Chris “hardcore” after he rode with us for an all day rainy ride on a bike that didn’t have a rear fender.  He will be greatly missed.  

My deepest condolences to his family and close friends. Rest in Peace. 

Public Viewing and Visitation

Holy Rosary

Holy Mass

Commital Service with Full Military and CCSD Honors

Reception for Family and Friends

He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving and supportive wife of 15 years, Carrie (Weber) Parra and their children, Christopher, Caeli, Caleb, Catherine and Conrad (CJ), parents Fernando Parra, Valeri Escobedo and Stephen Escobedo, brother Michael Parra and family, grandparents Richard and Sandy Dunsmore, Kenneth and Bonnie Hall and Frank Escobedo. He is preceded in death by grandmothers Lucy Parra and Mildred Escobedo.

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Christopher James Parra

November 13, 1984 – January 26, 2021

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