Mauro Anthony Perez Jr.

Mauro Anthony "Chuck" Perez Jr. died on March 22 in Santa Cruz. He was 48.

Mr. Perez was born on April 24, 1973, to his parents, Yolanda Cruz Perez and Mauro Antonio Perez, Sr.

He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1991. He worked as a butcher for over 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, sports and was an absolute wiz on the grill. He was known as the "Barbeque King." He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved being a father. He was a resident of Watsonville.

Mr. Perez is survived by his children, Luca Perez and Blake Perez; his mother, Yolanda Cruz Perez; his siblings, Stacy Arellano and Aimee Ramirez; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mauro Antonio Perez, Sr., as well as his grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on April 8 from 11am to 1pm. The burial will follow directly after at Valley Public Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.

Published in The Pajaronian · April 8, 2022