Celeste Yazmin Perez Llamas

She is survived by her mom Esmeralda, Brother Jorge and Sister Camila Llamas and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Celeste is preceded in death by her grandmother Maria, grandfather Castulo and Cousin Dreama Llamas.

She was the biggest animal lover and worked as a Veterinary Office Coordinator. Cele’s pride and joy was her handsome cat, her fur baby jinx, who she taught to play catch and enjoyed coming home to after a long day of work to be greeting by her baby’s meows. She was hardworking and independent, outside of work she was creative and would spend time crocheting, painting, and coloring. She enjoyed cooking and baking and quickly became the families cake maker.

She was the first daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, and niece and she sure left her legacy as the eldest. As a daughter she was the best, she took her role as the eldest seriously, she always made sure her mom was taken care of. Cele was not just a big sister but a second mom to her siblings Jorge and Camila, she always showed up no matter what, if mom said no, sister said yes. She was a loving granddaughter that would show up at her ama’s house to have coffee or lunch before heading to work, She was the coolest big cousin that would have sleep overs and randomly sign the kids out of school just for a Boba tea date. She was the best niece that never forgot to celebrate us on special occasions, make us feel special, and always made sure to tell us how much she loved us. She was the best girlfriend that was giving, she was easy to love and had many friends. If you were lucky enough to know Cele you know she was a ray of sunshine. She had a one of a kind sense of humor that brought smiles and laughter to everyone’s life. She has left a huge void in our hearts that will never be filled. We will miss you every single day Cele.

A visitation for Celeste will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304. A visitation will occur Friday, June 7, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Patrick's Parish, 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340. A graveside service will occur Friday, June 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Merced Cemetery District, 1300 B St, Merced, CA 95341. A reception will occur Friday, June 7, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304.