Arnold is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Perez, his infant brother Alfredo Perez, his brother, Armando Perez, his sister, Armandina 'Dina' Fernandez and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
Arnold worked for Markwest Javelina Refinery as a Crane Operator for the last five years. He was very proud of being a skilled heavy equipment operator. Prior to working at the refinery he was employed with Bay LTD for 22 years. He loved to barbeque for his family and loved the outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife Maria Elena Perez of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters, Andranique and Jaycee Martina Perez both of Corpus Christi, Texas; one son, Jake Arnold Perez, and one step-son Chris Angel Perez both of Corpus Christi, Texas: his father, Apolinar Perez, of Banquete, Texas; his in-laws, Martin and Cira Sorola, of Corpus Christi, Texas; four brothers, Apolinar 'Paul' (Gloria) Perez, of Karnes City, Texas, Alberto (Rebecca) Perez, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Adolfo (Mari) Perez, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Andres (Patricia) Perez, of Corpus Christi, Texas; four sisters, Armelinda (Florencio) Paredez, of Laredo, Texas, Azucena Perez, of Banquete, Texas, Audelia (Raymundo) de los Santos, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Adelina (Abraham) Lugo of Premont, Texas; one sister-in law, Blanca Sanchez; four brother-in-laws, George Fernandez, Ruben Sanchez, Victor Sanchez, Josue (Linda) Sorola all of Corpus Christi, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Active Pall Bearers will be his special nephews whom Arnold loved like brothers: Daniel 'Danny' Perez, Joe Roger Perez, Mario Alberto Perez; also Mike Lopez, Ruben Sanchez, and Josue Sorola.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011 at Funeraria Del Angel, 549 Cheyenne St., with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Banquete Cemetery.
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