Manuel A Perez, age 91 of Rillito, Arizona peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 15, 1934 to Martina Alcocer and Damian Perez in Jimenez Coahuila Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Peterson (Gene); nieces, Cynthia Peterson-Miranda and Kathleen Peterson.

Survived by his wife of 71 years, Amparo Zamora Perez. His children, Manuel Perez Jr (Elma), Dora Perez-Connolly (Paul), Rosana Pardo (Johnny), Grace Wingate (Perry).Grandchildren, Alicia May, Rene Langley, Paul Perez, Vanessa Mena, Steven Duarte, Stephanie Duarte, Samantha Orozco, Alfred Lord, Bernadette Mendietta, Brittney Wingate-Kern, Jennifer Peterson, Gene Peterson, Christina Peterson, Ashley Peterson and thirty seven great grandchildren.

Dad, although you are no longer physically with us, we will always keep you in our hearts.