Juan "John" Jose Perez Obituary (1947 - 2011)

Age 63 died Friday, May 20, 2011 after a brief illness. John was born in Laredo, TX on August 16, 1947 to Jesus and Maria Perez. John was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Angie, brothers Alfredo and Jesus Jr. and sister Mary. His is survived by his loving wife Joyce, children; Sandy, Carmen and Juan; grandchildren, Andria, Carl, Jr., Ashley, Sarah, Samantha, and Jacob and two great grandchildren. John has 8 brothers and sisters in Las Vegas, NV and one brother and one sister in Houston, TX. John was raised by his grandparents, Jose and Maria Aguayo and his uncle and aunt Tony and Carmen Benavides. John was a kind and generous person. He loved music and enjoyed raising and racing homing pigeons. He was dedicated to the success of Cristo Rey Community Center where he worked for many years. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Ingham Regional Medical Center ICU unit for their extraordinary kindness and compassion to all family members. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral Mass is celebrated Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral. Donations may be made to Cristo Rey Community Center in care of Elaine Kibbey.