Michael Perez

MICHAEL J. PEREZ, 57,  a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 of a lengthy Illness. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Cruz Perez and brother, Leroy Perez. Michael was known to many by his sense of humor, and charm, along with being a hard worker, Michael had many passions, Most of all were his grandchildren, Musical talents and creative workmanship. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Michael is survived by his wife, Annette Perez; daughters, Quella Rios, April Martinez and husband Monick, Celina Roybal and husband Manuel, son, Michael Perez and fiancé Renee Valdez; grandchildren, Eddie, Candace, Elijah, Savannah, and Aldyianna Rios, Makrinna Martinez, Shondalee  Perez, Trinity Martinez, and Alessandria Roybal; mother, Bersabella Perez; sister, Geraldine Salazar and husband Levi; nieces and nephews, Crystal, Adrianna, Matthew and Judy and many other loving relatives and friends. Public visitation will begin on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Zion Worship Center in Pojoaque, with a Devotional Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Worship Center in Pojoaque, with a  burial to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pojoaque. Serving the family as pallbearers, John John Dominquez, Daniel Esquibel, Daniel Martinez, Ryan Martinez, Matthew Salazar, and Phillip Duran, honorary pallbearers, Raymond Roybal. The family of Michael J. Perez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com

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