Hello Family and Friends,  After Thursday’s services we  (Tanweer and Bridget) will have a reception till 4pm at our home.  All are welcome.   
628 Ira Lee San Antonio Tx 78218. 

And thank you all for your kind words and photos. 
 
❤️ Bridget Perez

History never goes away and from this reunion Lisa was born.

Lisa inherited her Dad’s musical talent. At times he would come over and teach her how to play a few songs.

Leonard and I,  Connie,  met when we were in Hi school. We married soon after and we had  a precious daughter  Lisa, the eldest of his children she was born while we were stationed in Hawaii .  We  had an awesome time in Hawaii. It was best time of our young lives. Heading out to Waikiki beach every weekend. Awesome memories . As life  happened . We went our separate ways but remind friends and he had a second wife Janet  with their 4  beautiful children. He had children that adored and  cared for him. I  will never forget him.  Rest Leonard . And  Remembering your  kindness and your soft smile. Till the end we will see each other again. Connie

Sweet Uncle Leonard lived with us when I was a newborn. Of course, pictures like this one are my only memories of that time. But, as I rewind the memories I have of him over the years, some of the moments and times that define him in my heart and mind are…

…his absolute love of fireworks—I can’t remember a New Year’s Eve family celebration where Uncle Leonard didn’t come loaded down with all varieties of firecrackers, as we called them

…his awe-inspiring passion for running—as a runner myself, he was a true motivation to me

…his tremendous hard work in the realization of this dream: Perez Produce—we were all so immensely proud and happy for him

…his overall general “coolness”—my cool Uncle Leonard!

But it would be the fighter in him that would become the most profound memory, the ultimate “coolness” that will always inspire me when I think of him. Through the many struggles he experienced in his life, most in his later years, he never stopped fighting. Whether it was continuing to lace up his running shoes after recovering from medical challenges, or strapping (literally tying) a dumbbell to his hand so he could lift weights and regain the strength and use of his hand and arm, to refusing to use any assistance to move around, gritting his teeth as he put one foot in front of the other.

So, rest now Uncle Leonard, in the peace and happiness that can only be found in Heaven. We will miss you so much but are also smiling up at you as we know you are smiling down on us.

Leonard R. Perez was the second youngest of eight siblings. He is survived by his brothers, Ruben (Elmira) Perez and Marcelo (Rosa Martha) Perez, while his parents, Juan and Rosa Perez; sisters, Evangeline (Henry) Thomas and Rose Marie Collazo; and brothers, Moses Perez, John Perez, and Adam Perez, have all passed away.

He was drafted during the Vietnam War. While serving, he played saxophone in the Army band and did his tour in Hawaii. 

Uncle Leonard was a long-time proprietor of the Perez Produce market on N. Zarzamora Street. 

He was an avid jogger. He used to go 5 miles a day, every day, until he couldn’t anymore. 

Our memories of Uncle Leonard include spending time with him and Aunt Janet at Perez Produce, where they would watch us after school and during summers while we attended Little Flower School, right across the street from his small grocery store. Every month, he would get a new arcade game in the store, and as his nieces, we would get unlimited games.  

Bernice and Rosie recall that every New Year’s Eve, he brought a plastic tote full of fireworks, such as sparklers and Roman candles. Later, when Bernice and Bill hosted NYE parties, Uncle Leonard would always be there to celebrate with his family.

Throughout his life, he faced numerous challenges and overcame incredible odds, always showing resilience. 

With love always, his nieces,

Jeanette, Bernice & Rosie

OBITUARY

Leonard Reyes Perez

January 13, 1949 – March 17, 2024

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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