Perfecto spent his formative years in Salinas, CA, attending North Salinas High School and later pursuing his degree in Criminology at Fresno State University. He married his college sweetheart, Rosalinda De Mateo Soriano, and together they raised their daughter, Jennifer.
For twenty six years, Perfecto worked for the Monterey County Probation Department, and retired as a Probation Officer. Afterward he and his wife moved to Las Vegas, where he discovered a second career as an Adult Education Teacher in the Clark County School District.
A devout Catholic, Perfecto was actively involved in his parish communities, serving as the Founding President of the Filipino Parishioners of Madonna Del Sasso in Salinas, and contributing to the development of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Las Vegas. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister for both parishes.
Perfecto had a passion for sports, particularly rooting for teams like the San Francisco Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Golden Knights, and Golden State Warriors.
In his later years, he picked up the practice of yoga, often sharing this hobby with his daughter and son-in-law, Jonathan.
Over his lifetime, he enjoyed capturing moments through photography and making albums & collages of his work.
After a brief illness, on March 31, 2024, Perfecto passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Perfecto is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalinda.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Jonathan) Soriano, his siblings, Phillip (Evelyn) Soriano, Erlinda (Rolando) Verba, Violeta (Jesus) Amaro, Doug (Kelly) Soriano, George Soriano, and Edward (Thwet) Soriano. He is also survived by his in-laws Angelito De Mateo, Marilou (George) Flores, Perla De Mateo, Abraham De Mateo, Victoria De Mateo, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Perfecto will be remembered for his dedication to family, faith, and service to his community. He leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and generosity that will be cherished by all who knew him.
A visitation for Perfecto will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Palm Mortuary - Northwest, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 6350 N Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89149. A committal service will occur Monday, April 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery, 6701 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.
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