Jose is preceded by his three sons, Jesse, Rick and Ruben Perez.
Survived by the love of his life of 72 years, Maria Gonzales Perez, children, Arnold, Mary (Edward, Jr.) Estrada, Joe, Frank, Edward, Jimmy, Gloria (Ruben) Villareal, 26 Grandchildren, 47 Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great Grandchildren, sisters Irene (Jesse) Rodriguez, Lupe Hayes, Stella Arismendez, brother Rudy (Lupe) Perez.
Jose was a hardworking person providing for his children while working at a Dairy Farm and later as an avid detail landscaper. He loved the outdoors and tending to his yard filled with blooming plants and fruit trees. He was strong man, loved and respected by his neighbors. Jose was the happiest when his home was filled with friends and family, celebrating holidays, birthdays, or any other occasion. Teaching us to love and respect one another. We will miss seeing him seating side by side with the love of his life ready to embrace us.