He was an Army Veteran during WWII. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his wife Tila of 60 years, his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
He is survived by his children; Christy Gutierrez (José Angel), Grace Carmona (Robert), Rose Del Rio (Ernesto), Leo Perez Jr. (Sonia), Carmen P. Scrutchin (Kenneth), Lilly Herrera (Pasqual).
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 3pm - 9pm with a rosary at 7pm in Chapel of Peace. A chapel service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12pm in Chapel of Peace followed by a burial at Buena Vista Burial Park.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx., 956-541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider.