
Eva M. Perez, a longtime resident of Royal Oaks, died on June 1. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Perez was born in Texas on June 11, 1932. She worked for 35 years at the local Green Giant Cannery. She enjoyed going to the casinos, crossword puzzles, watching football games, barbecues and cooking for her family and friends. But what she loved above all else was spending time with and taking care of her family and friends. She loved having visitors and always welcomed them with open arms. She was a happy person and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children: Evalina P. Montes, Gabriel M. Jr., Pedro M., and Tommy M. Perez. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel S. Perez, Sr., and her sons Ricardo M. Perez and Angel Joel Perez.
A viewing will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on June 14 from 4-9pm, with rosary starting at 6pm. Funeral mass will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on June 15 at 10am with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Published in The Pajaronian · June 11, 2021