Amelia M. Perez, 94, passed away May 1, 2015. She was born April 28, 1921 in Sinton, Texas to Jesus and Refugia Mares. Amelia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a talented seamstress and quilter and enjoyed making clothing and quilts for her family. Amelia was an avid golfer and won many tournaments and trophies when she was active in the Pan American Golf Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Benito F. Perez, brothers, Jesus Mares and Abel Mares and sister, Santos Figueroa. Survivors include her seven children, Rosario Vela, Benito (Diana) Perez Jr., Nasaria Perez, Joe(Rosa) Perez, Robert (Diana) Perez, Anita (Cesar) Vitier and Jesus “Jessy” Perez; sisters, Felicia Uresti and Josefina Rios; brothers, Jose Mares, Martin Mares and Frank Mares; 25 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015 with interment to follow at Memory Gardens.
