Guadalupe Perez

Lupe passed away on Monday February 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1917 in El Paso. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Perez and Luz Servin, his 6 brothers, Fidel, Porfirio “Popi”, Jesus “Uva”, Santos “Kayo”, Rafael “Rafa” and Antonio “Tony”, one sister, Maria & granddaughter Genesis. He is survived by his children Bertha “Bert” Armstrong (Roger) of El Paso, Andy Perez (Gloria) of Chino, CA, Anthony, Carlos, and Denise Perez of El Paso; 9 grandchildren, David Perches (Frances) of El Paso, Valerie Perches of El Paso, Andrew Perez (Christine), Michael Perez (Marisela), Sergio Perez, all of CA, Isaik, Chloe, Isaiah, Nevaeh, Christopher all of El Paso; 8 great- grandchildren, Elizabeth Morales, Zeth and Zachary Perches all of El Paso, Andrew Jr., Alex, Stephanie, Michael, Jr., Emily Perez all of CA, and many nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews & great-grandnieces. He, his father & brothers owned a “zapateria” on 6th & Oregon, where they made cowboy boots. He then went to work at SP Railroad for a short time, and then worked for W.R. Weaver as a Lens Grinder until his retirement. He graduated from Bowie HS & was a true “BEAR”, and he loved his Dallas Cowboys. He and his brothers played softball every Sunday and afterwards hung out at “Kayo’s”. He grew up during the Big Band Era. He loved and listened to his music to the end. Dad loved to dance, and was a fantastic dancer, and had a terrific sense of humor that brought a smile and laughter to anyone he came in contact with. Dad had a big compassionate heart full of love. We will always remember his smile and his whistling. To our wonderful best Dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, Tio, brother, son & friend, we love you forever and will miss you tremendously. Our heartfelt and grateful thanks to the wonderful nurses, CNA’s and staff at Monte Vista Nursing Facility, where it was “home” to Dad. He loved all his girls. In the time of his need, and ours, the outpour of love and support was unbelievable. Our thanks to Hospice of El Paso for their care and guidance through this very difficult time. Dad had 95 wonderful years in this world, and now he is in his new home, HEAVEN. Visitation will be held at 3:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment to be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net