Luis Omar Perez

Luis Omar Perez, 42, of Palmyra, passed away on September 1, 2018. Luis was born on June 22, 1976, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to Hector Perez and Evelyn Estrada. He joined the Army following his high school graduation and went on to serve for 20 years, retiring honorably from active duty service in September, 2016. Luis served in both the Afghanistan and Iraq theaters during combat, as well as multiple operations overseas throughout his career. Luis was loved by all who had the honor of meeting him. He poured himself into others and would go out of his way to ensure that they were cared for. His smile and ability to make people laugh was a talent unmatched by most. He touched the lives of many and the positive impact he had on them is undeniable. Luis is survived by his wife, Hillary Perez and his daughter, Leilani Perez. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, at 1pm, at Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 5-8pm, also at the funeral home. An inurnment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.