David was born on January 10, 1945 in Houston, Texas to parents Hipolito & Nicolasa Perez. He was the third oldest of six children. Two brothers preceded his death: Paul and Donald Perez and son-in-law Rudy.
David is survived by his wife of 50 years Rose Marie; daughters: Romi, Sandy, Deanna and son; Kevin and grandchildren: Alyssa, Gabriel, Roman, Luke, Jackson, Danielle, Tiffany and Anthony and great grandchildren: Ariel and Adeline; sisters: Agnes and Terry and brother; Ruben, and son-in-law Tracy and daughter-in-law Myrla.
David graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, TX. He served honorably in the US Army 1965-1967 as a radio teletype cryptographer in Chateauroux France and Nuremberg Germany. For 35 years he was a loyal hardworking employee of Van Leer Flexibles where he headed up the Research and Development division.
David was a faithful Catholic, parishioner and usher for St. Joseph Catholic Church. He had a giving spirit and would help anyone. He loved spending time visiting with family and friends, especially at his lake house barbecuing, fishing, listening to music and telling stories around the bonfire at night. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities, especially baseball games. He was a loyal Houston Oiler, Astro and Texans fan. He was very loved.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Visitation will be held Monday, March 9th from 5:00 to 9:00 with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Pace Funeral home 200 FM 350 North Livingston, TX. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 10th at 10:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 2590 US-190 Livingston, TX and Military honors graveside service will be March 10th at 2:15 pm at Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Houston, TX 77038.
Condolences(8)
Jerry Reescano
Houston, TX Wednesday, March 11, 2020 David you will be missed, We'll continue to pray for your Family. Rest in Peace my friend. Worked with David for 30 years.Roy and Olivia Ayala
Onalaska, TX Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Dear Rosemary,Our many prayers and good thoughts to your whole family. Hold on tightly to each other always. We are blessed to sit in front of you and David at St. Joseph on Sundays will always remember hos most generous smile.
In Deepest Sympathy
Roy and Olivia Ayala
Joan Linda Cantu
Spring, TX Monday, March 9, 2020 Dear Rosemary,I am so very sorry for your loss of your husband who was such a Godly man and a wonderful husband, Father and Grandfather!
David was such a wonderful and funny person and you and he were the most wonderful caring friends a person could ever ask for.
I pray God give your and all the children and grandchildren the peace and comfort only he can provide. May he rest in peace! Finally, touched the face of God
Much Love, Joan Canty
AMANDA BAZAN
HOUSTON, TX Monday, March 9, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Rose.Margaret Ramirez Askandari
Houston, TX Sunday, March 8, 2020 Dear Rose Marie and family,Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. God bless each of you.
Tracy Drury
Onalaska, TX Sunday, March 8, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Rose. May God bring you peace that surpasses all understanding. All of us at Miss Jeans Sends you our love.Linda Vestal
Lufkin, TX Friday, March 6, 2020 We, the alumni of Jefferson Davis HighSchool, are so sorry for your loss. Our
prayers are for you and your family during
your time of sorrow. May God blanket you
with a comfort and peace that can only come
from Him. Your loved one, David, from my
class of '64, will be honored on our Panther
Pause Jeff Davis HS page on Facebook. It is
our way to remember and honor those who
have walked the halls before us, with us and
after us.
Linda Lacy Vestal
Jeff Davis High School
Class of '64
Edith Kyle
Cleveland, TX Thursday, March 5, 2020 Rose, our hearts are broken. Our prayers are for God's peace and comfort to sustain you. We are as close as the phone anytime you need us or just to talk. Love you, Luke & Edith