He was born on September 20, 1995 in Austin to Delia Cruz and Jose Carlos DePaz. He attended school in Pflugerville and graduated from Hendrickson High School in 2014. Oscar loved cars and was well known for organizing car shows. He also loved playing computer games. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and friends and making them laugh.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Carlos and Delia; his brother, Carlos Eduardo DePaz Cruz; and his beloved orange tabby cat, who he enjoyed taking funny pictures with. He is also survived by numerous other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, on October 9, 2025, starting at 7:00 pm. Following the visitation, a Rosary Prayer Service will take place at the same location at 8:00 pm.
The Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church in Austin, on October 10, 2025, at 9:00 am. Following the Funeral Mass, he will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery.