Gilbert Perez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gilbert Perez Sr. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, Wednesday evening July 3, 2019. Gilbert was born July 22, 1932 on a ranch west of Menard, Texas to Florentino and Elvira Perez. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Robert Perez, and one grandson Roman Gabriel Perez. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Odulia, two sons, Gilbert Perez Jr. and wife Cynthia, Andrew Perez and one daughter Alice Perez all of San Angelo. Four brothers; Juan Perez and wife Aurora, Fred and wife Margo, Jesse Perez, and Sam Perez and wife Rosario, six grandchildren Alexis, Chelsea, Joseph, Ryan, Savanah, and Thomas; and five great grandchildren. Gilbert grew up on the Appleman ranch, he graduated from Menard high school, and received his business management degree. Gilbert then joined the army to serve his country. He moved to San Angelo in the late fifties and managed a few small businesses. A fuel station for Mobil Oil for many years on S. Chadbourne. Then he became a mechanic and general welder. Gilbert then retired and in his last years he became what is known as a "Shade Tree" mechanic, because he worked at home under the back-yard shade tree. He was a loving husband, father and dear friend to all. He did his best to hand down his trades to his sons. Services will be Monday July 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with brother Samuel Duran officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories. Pallbearers will be: Gilbert Perez Jr., Andrew Perez, Ricky Perez, Alfredo Perez, Lionel Perez, and Ricky Perez. "We always remember you Dad because they'll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you."

Gilbert Perez

July 22, 1932 - July 3, 2019