Laura Marie Perez

Laura (Laurie) Marie Perez passed away on December 15, 2020, at the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her mother, Laura Iberri Perez, and brother Milo I. Bejarano. She is survived by her father, Robert Cuen Perez, and siblings, Robert Perez, Jr. (Yvonne), Roberta Perez-Gloria (Tom), Carlos Bejarano (Susan), and Sandra Bejarano-Aragon, numerous nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

Laurie attended St. Mary’s High School. While in high school she played in the band, was in the Saint Anthony’s Mariachi group, and worked part time for the Arizona Republic. Upon graduating from St. Mary’s, Laurie immediately began working for Valley National Bank in the downtown offices. In later years, she worked for the City of Phoenix Elections. She was also the caretaker for our father for many years.

Laurie touched many lives with her creative side. She was very gifted in the crafting and cooking areas. She loved making her enchiladas, pinatas, beautiful cakes, and decorations for numerous parties. She was also an excellent seamstress and made many dresses as well as costumes for her family members. At Christmas, she got everyone together for tamale making and cookie decorating. There was nothing our sister could not do!

Laurie also enjoyed Taco Tuesdays with her family of friends and loved going to Midnight Bingo with them.

Until the pandemic, Laurie regularly attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel with her family.

Laurie will be missed greatly by all.

Due to the Covid pandemic, funeral services will be private and for immediate family only. A link will be made available for final viewing and funeral mass. Date and time to be announced.

Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Vincent De Paul Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.