Manuel Perez, Sr., 79, of Gilroy, passed away Dec. 3.
Manuel Perez, Sr., 79, of Gilroy, passed away Dec. 3. He was preceded in death by his wife Efigenia Perez and his parents Pablo and Josefa Perez; survived by his children Manuel Perez, Jr. of San Jose, Joe Perez and his wife Linda of Gilroy, Edward Perez and his wife Margie of Gilroy, Mary Martinez and her husband Henry of Gilroy, and Anna Perez and her husband Abraham; grandchildren Martha, Manuel III, Amorette, Sabrina, Joelle, Edward Jr., Juan, and Victor; and 12 great-grandchildren; brother of Vincent, Salvador, Josefina, Patricia, Connie, Jenny, Virginia, Dottie, and the late Nazario and Jimmy.
Manuel was a very hard worker, owning his own construction cleaning business. Prior to that he worked in the copper mines in Arizona. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also liked to cook pozole, menudo and tamales. Most importantly, he loved to be around friends and family.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 7 starting at 1pm with a Vigil at 7pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11am at St. Mary’s Church in Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
