Mary Elena Perez

.Mary Perez, 86, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on November 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Mary was born on October 1, 1934 in Roma, Texas—one of three daughters of Catalino and Olivia de la Cruz. She married Evaristo Perez on May 30, 1954 and soon thereafter left Starr County and eventually settled in San Antonio where she raised her three children and their various pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ducks, rooster, gerbils, turtle, and fish.

Mary loved to listen to norteña music. She loved to dance and was always happy to listen to conjunto music at local venues.

Mary also loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Evaristo Perez, her sister Odulia Garza of Dallas, Texas, children, Sergio Evaristo Perez, of San Antonio, Honorable Mario E. Perez of Greenville, North Carolina, Iris Jean Santellan, of San Antonio. In addition Mary has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with nephews and nieces.

Mary was blessed to live a long life. Even though she was primarily happy tending to her home and family, she worked for about 12 years in housekeeping at Southeast Baptist Hospital where she made many friends.