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Catherine Perez Obituary

PEREZ, Catherine (Hilbert)
Jan 10, 1960-May 16, 2007 Passed away unexpectedly while visiting her loving parents Jack and Ruth Hilbert at their home in Cape Vincent, NY. Our hearts are broken from the loss of our Cathy. We will miss her beautiful smile and loving ways. We can only pray for the time when our treasured memories of her will bring us joy again and heal the pain and sorrow we all feel. Those who knew her best, find comfort in knowing that she lived life to the fullest, loving, laughing and enjoying every single day. She leaves behind, her devoted husband Albert Perez; and her cherished son, Jason Ezzo (Sara), daughter Lyndsey Perez, son Sean Cornell; grandson Tylor Cornell; sisters, Patty Miele (Ben), and Jeannie Vitt; brothers, Michael Hilbert (Jayne), David Hilbert (Ruth), and Timothy Hilbert and nieces and nephews who thought the world of her, Becky & Christine Kressman, Tamara & Trevor Hilbert, Shawna & Josh Rootness, Gavin Hammock, Adam Russo, Katey Vitt, Amanda, Alyssa, Catherine, Deanna and Phillip Hilbert. She will always be remembered by her friends and countless co-workers with whom she worked for over twenty years at the Operating Engineers JAC at Rancho Murieta Training Center and at the O.E. Local Union #3 Sacramento district office. Cathy loved animals, especially her cats Teddy and Bear. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at Mt. Vernon Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 on Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Perez

Sponsored by Al PEREZ.

38 Entries

Mike

May 31, 2022

We all miss you and cherish our memories of you. I can still hear your voice saying "how´s your summer!"

May 31, 2019

Hi Cathy. Your spirit remains a wonderful influence in our family which has grown considerably over these past years as I'm sure you know. We all think and laugh about our memories we share about you and the charitable nature you are for all who know you. Your obituary unexpectedly popped up in my mail today and reading through the guest book reminded me of your great contributions to our families soul and enduring guidance we are blessed to have. Love and miss you.

May 31, 2019

Cathy,
You were an incredible person and so,so funny. You brought so much laughter to my life. We worked together we were always in trouble. I also remember when you & Jason came to live with me in Bohemia.The heart will always be heavy with your loss. Love Barbara

May 16, 2012

Cathy, It just doesn't seem possible that it has been 5 years since you left us. Everyone of us who love you, still miss you everyday. I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories I have of you. You will always be the best friend I ever had. Love you lots! Sandy

Barbara Canjura

January 10, 2012

Happy Birthday Cathy Because u left New York a long time ago sometimes i think it cant be possible that your gone. I will say this we had alot of fun times working & living together. There never has been any one in my life that was as fun loving ss u. Our nick names @ work were we patners ln crime always in trouble & laughing. Love u & miss Barbara from long Island New York

AL PEREZ

March 14, 2011

Happy Anniversary honey,I will always love you with all my heart.I miss you so much and know your here with me today.
Until we see each other again.
I Love you Cathy.
Always Your Husband.
AL.

March 12, 2011

May 18, 2010

Mama,
My God, 3 years. I still cant comprehend that you are not here physically. Yesterday Ray came and picked up Anthony as he does everyday and I made Linguine with clam sauce for Sarah and I. We ate and lit your candle and talked about you. It was bittersweet. I like to think that I'm at peace with your passing but I know that's far from the truth. I miss you terribly. I feel it in every part of me. As you know, I'm going through my own battle right now and as you know, I look to you for guidance everyday. You would just love little Anthony. He stares at points at your picture on the wall all the time and well tell him "that's Gramma Cathy" and he nods. I know he can see you. I still dream about you and look at your photos everyday. I miss you so much Mom; your smile, your laugh, your impressions, your cooking, your great spirit, everything. I am so proud of you and so so greatful that I'm apart of you. Talk to you real soon Ma, I love you so much more than this keyboard will ever allow me to express.

JJ.

AL PEREZ

May 16, 2010

Cathy
It still seems like yesterday when it came that you were gone.Three years have gone by so fast.I know your always here but it isn't the same.You are missed so much by us.I found are final reasting place that we will share.When the time comes i will be put with you.I feel you here today cause i feel at peace with myself.I will always be your husband for the rest of time.You have taught me well on how to handle life as it comes.I will love and miss you forever.Till we meet again honey.
Your ALBY.:)

Al & Cathy Perez

April 4, 2010

ALBERT PEREZ

April 4, 2010

Happy easter honey i miss and love you so much.
Always your husband.
ALBY

January 10, 2010

Happy 50th Ma!!!!

I love you and miss you.

p.s. Anthony says "happy birthday to Gramma Khaki"

ALBERT PEREZ

January 10, 2010

Cathy
I know your not here but happy 50th birthday.I know your watching over us and we are thinking of you always.We miss you and love you.We know today would have been a big day for you.It is for us also.We will cry for you and laugh."Yesh" Happy birthday honey.
I know where ever i go i am riding on your wings.Thanks for the free flights love you honey.
Always your husband.
ALBY

ALBERT PEREZ

December 25, 2009

Honey.
I just wanted to say merry christmas. I know you are here with us and in our hearts.You are missed very much by all of us.You are never forgoten of the things you have done to make us laugh and cry.I look up at you every day to say hello and good night.I will always have you close to me where ever I go and what ever i do.I miss you so much honey.
Foever your husband.
ALBY.

May 20, 2009

Hey Ma,

Just to let you know, I wrote you a long message at 12:01 am on May 16th. Unfortunately, the message was not accepted due to the language content. lol! I'm trying to get them to send it back to me so I can proof read it and get it on here.

Love you,

JJ

May 17, 2009

Hi my seester - We celebrated your life and its enduring impact on our family and friends. You brought so much to this world Cathy it seems at times that your energy has never left us and the strength of your soul soothes our mournful moments and reminds us to appreciate our lives and those we share our lives with. We shared some great stories yesterday, shed some tears and as the day wore on we all came a little closer and felt the love you so cherished. Jason and I talked at great length much like you and I used to and as I'm sure you're aware he's very intelligent and gifted. He will be a great dad. Anthony has been blessed with an awesome mom and dad and I promise I will see them all very soon. Love you

May 16, 2009

Aunt Cathy

Today has been really hard for me...its been two years...i did not expect to feel this level of pain...i thought i reconciled everything in mind and that i was at peace...in a lot of way i am ... but i still cant believe you are not here anymore...i am thankful for the time i had with you. Losing you the way we did - so sudden - no goodbye has changed me forever - i look at life in a whole new light and i promise never to take anyone or thing for granted ever again! i miss you a lot and love you so much. I look forward to the time when we will see eachother again and laugh and hug and dance together... you have been such an amazing part of my life and i promise to teach your grandson Anthony all about you... Jay and Sarah asked Brian and I to be his godparents - it was one of the greatest honors of my life! i thought of you the moment they asked me and the moment i met him for the first time - he is a part of you that i will always cherish...

ill be seeing you...Muah!!

Tam :)

Sarah Ezzo

May 16, 2009

Hi Grandma Cathy with a "C"!! We love and miss you so much...you are always in our thoughts. I know you are there for Anthony and we will be sure that Anthony knows his Grandma loves him. You would just have loved this little boy. I am so sad that he will never hear your laugh. I know you were proud of the man Jason is, but you should see him as a daddy. He is amazing; Anthony loves him so much--you should see how they look at eachother. It's my favorite thing to watch them together. Please continue to watch over Anthony and our family. We love you so much, Cathy. Love, Sarah

Love you Grandma! ~Anthony

May 16, 2009

Cathy,

Honey 2 years have come aready.I think about how things would be if you where here.I no you are beside all the time and walk with me always.Nothing can replace the memorys we shared together.The things we did as we walked together in life.Where we came from and acomplished.I wouldn't be the man i am today if wasn't for you being in my life. God blessed me with such a beautiful and such a kind hearted human being.i miss your laughter your smile and your character.You are missed by all and loved by many.There will always be a fracture in my heart.But not broken cause i know your are here with me.I love and miss you dearly honey.Thanks for visiting me in my dreams.Till we see each other again.
With all my heart and soul.
Your husband.

AL PEREZ

May 15, 2009

Cathy,

Two years... and I still miss you like it was just yesterday. There is such a huge void in my life without you. I can't even comprehend how much Jason, Al and your family must miss you. I still cry when I think about you.... and I still laugh when I think about you. So many of my happy and funny memories have you in them! Tammie and I had the pleasure of being the first ones on the Hilbert side of the family to meet little ACE. He is so beautiful Cathy, you would be so crazy about him. Don't worry we are all sniffing his little head every chance we get... he may even end up with a little bald spot. Jason and Sarah are going to be a wonderful Mommy and Daddy to little Anthony. You would be so proud! Sarah is a wonderful wife to Jason so, you should know that you left him in good hands. I am missing you a lot today, but then I miss you every day... I know I will never have another friend like you; you were one of a kind. I love you very much!

Sandy

Jason Ezzo

May 3, 2009

Ma,

Its been a little while since I have been to this site. I was sitting on the couch watching Diners Drive Ins and Dives, looked over at your picture and got a chill. Your passing is still as difficult to bear as the first day. I have been thinking about the fact that I did not go to your memorial in CA after your passing. To be honest with you, after being in NY when you first passed, I couldn't bring myself to going. There was just too much pain and sadness. I know you understand what I'm talking about. I look at your pictures everyday and constnatly think about you. CONTSANTLY. I miss you so much its hard for me to express. There are no words. Your passing has been devastating to me and that will never change. On a mcuh brighter note, Sarah and I welcomed your Grandson on February 6th, 2009. He's beautiful Mom, just beautiful. I see you in his eyes and its comforting to know that you are apart of him as much as I am. The feeling that comes over me when I think that you will never meet him in this life can only be described as bitter sweet. I promised him and I promise you that I will raise him with the same stong family values that you instilled in me. You are beautiful.

As you can expect, Sarah is an amazing Mother and you would be so proud of the way she takes care of Anthony. Mothers Day is approaching rather quickly which will mark the 2 year anniversary that I last spoke with you while you were here physically. I think about that day often.
That's about it Mom. I find comfort in the fact that you are watching over me and look forward to the time we can dance and laugh again. I listen to our song quite often and know that I am truly in the arms of an angel. Rest well Ma and if you ever need to talk, just let me know. Hope all is well on the other side.

All my Love,

JJ

p.s. If you haven't already, I would make friends with that Jesus guy; I hear he can turn water into wine.

ALBERT PEREZ

March 14, 2009

Cathy.
Happy anniversary.I think about the time we met and how far we came.You came into my life and wiped away all my fears of ever being happy.You showed me what it was to be a father and a husband.You will always be a part of me for the rest of my life.I miss and love you so deeply.I know your here cause i feel you and your foot prints are beside me when i walk.
Love you honey.
Always your husband.
AL

January 13, 2009

Honey
The holidays and our birthdays have passed.I sure miss you alot but i know your are always with me.You made such a impact in my life every day i wake i say good morning to you.You have made lindsey a good little girl.She misses you as much as i do and now she is older.She has your gift of gab and your humor.We talk about you all the time. We laugh about the times you made us laugh so hard with the things you said and done.All of us make a toast in honor of you.We all have such great memorys of you.I guess what i'm trying to say is i love so much.You will never be forgotten but forever missed.
Always your husband.
AL

Jayne Hilbert

November 3, 2008

Hey Cathy These are my first words to you in writing but not the first time that we've talked. I wasn't able to write to my Mom due to my sorrow as was the same with not being able to write to you but today as my heart is filled with great sadness I wrote to my Dad who is now with you and Mom and knew I needed to talk with you. Your missed so much by me and your family and friends. This world is missing the sound of your laughter and your beautiful smile that brightened everyone around you. I love the fact that your finally going to be a Grandma and "little Ace" is going to be so blessed to have you as his angel and Grandma! There are so many signs I see that let me know that your always within a minds eye away! Please have a dance with my Dad and tell him and Mom how much I love them and they can tell you how you are loved and missed by all of us!! Have a good laugh and smile. I am blessed to have been a part of your life Cathy and to know that you are always here with us. I Love You and feel your touch now and forever! God Bless You Cathy, I'll talk with you soon!

Jason Ezzo

October 26, 2008

Ma,

It's been a while since I've stopped by. So many things going on right now. I know that you can see everything but I wanted to blog for you and for everyone to see.

Sarah and I are going to welcome a new baby into the family. Yea Ma, I'm going to be a Daddy. The day I found out, I wanted to call you and tell you but I couldn't I remember the day you passed; I took a hot shower for about 45 minutes with a beer. When I found out that I was having a baby boy, I did the same thing.

He is so beautiful already I can;t imagine when he's born. His name is going to be Anthony Christopher Ezzo. That is Pops's Fathers name but you already knew that. Ma, his intitials will be "ACE" which is what we'll call him. I know there will come a time when he will ask about his Grandmother. That will be a difficult day for me but I know that you will be there to support. I also know that he will be blessed to have 2 more grandmothers to support him.

I miss you so much Ma. I have a picture of you in my house that Al sent to me of you that I look at every day. It weighs heavy on my mind. I must confess that I have become quite god at pretending to hear your laugh and smell your smell. Every now and then I will unscrew the cap of your mini ern and smell the ashes. I dont know if I'm looking for a particular smell or if its just me comforting myself. Either way, I'm good with it.

I must admit that I counted that I think about you about 72 times a day. The funny thing is that in those 72 times a day that I think about you, they are never the same. I have so many good, laugh out loud thougts that it brings tears to my eyes. I always considered myself a good speaker but when it comes to you, I find my self at a loss of words and thoughts. I guess that's because.........well, I'm not sure.

Sarah and I bought a new car a couple of days ago. My first new car Ma. As soon as we drove it off the lot, I wanted to call you and tell you but I knew that was impossible. When we got home, I picked up your picture and told you and gave you a kiss. That little box that holds your ashes is guarded by a little rabbit. He sits on top of the box that holds your ashes. It is the same rabbit that Sarah sent me when I went away to basic training. His name is bunny, and she sprayed him with perfume when I was away. That little rabbit played a huge role in my life when I was away and I'm proud to have him guarding you as he did me when I needed it the most.

That's about it for now Ma. There is so much more that you and I have talked about that I wont write in this bolg. I miss you so much it hurts. I miss your smile, I miss you smell when I hugged you, I miss the times that you and I disageed, I miss the times that we ordered Steves Pizza in California and the delivery kid knew you by name and I miss all the times that we laughed so hard we cried and the time that I had to hit that duck outside of your apartment with a broom because he was so loud.

There are so many memories that I have with you Ma and I will slowly release them into this blog but be sure; those things that you and I only know about will remain as such.

I love you so much Ma, I'm so glad that I'm in the arms of an Angel.

All my love and all I am,

JJ

Mike Hilbert

May 20, 2008

HI Cathy - Like everyone else who has written I miss you deeply. We had so many great times with family and friends I just thought they would last forever. Your kindness and charitable nature will be felt for a lifetime. I'm sure you're proud of your family and friends and I'm sure all of us will grow under your angelic grace. I look forward to the day our spirits can dance togther again. Love you.

Sandy McDermott

May 20, 2008

Cathy,
Not one day has passed since you left that I don't think about you. I am so fortunate to have so many wonderful, happy and funny memories of you. I tell myself how lucky I was to have had you in my life everyday for so many years! You will be my best friend forever no one will ever be able to take your place. My mind knows that you have moved on.... but my heart refuses to believe. I will love you and keep you in my heart until we meet again.. and I have no doubt that we will!

Barbara Canjura

May 20, 2008

I cannot believe a year has passed by already. I think about you every day. You were such a full spirited woman. No one was funnier then you. I was thinking of the old days when you we worked together and were always in trouble. I also think about when you lived with me when Jason was small. I will always be grateful that in your short life that you met with mine. You certainly main an impression on whom evers life you touched.

Tamara Raney

May 19, 2008

Aunt Cath! its been a year since you left us and I havent seen your face, heard that laugh, seen you smile! what an unbelievable loss - it is still so painful! I am moving on and trying to let you go but its the hardest thing i have ever gone through in my life! I love you so much and i miss you terribly:) Guess what - I am taking guitar lessons! :) I told you I would! I'll dedicate my first song to you! who am i kidding - it will be about you! hahaha :) Love always, Tammie

Michael Hilbert

May 19, 2008

Cathy - Losing you was a big loss to our family and we have struggled to come to grips with our loss, but you would be proud of the way we have held together to help each other grow through the pain of loss. We have had some great dreams of you and feel your spiritual presence daily. Thanks for sending the swan to mom and dad! We all love it and remember how we used to call you the "ugly duckling" when we were little and how you grew up to be as beautiful as the swan you sent to mom and dad. Thanks for watching over us, we all walk a little lighter and look forward to the moment when our spirits dance together again. Love you.

AL PEREZ

May 17, 2008

Honey yesterday we celabrated your life.everyone was her but the spot for you was empty.I miss your laughter,your smile and your lovely face.You are such a part of my life even now.Even though your not here your in my thoughts.I miss you honey i stiil pretend we are playing hide and go seek.I'm still counting where are you?I know one day we will see each other again.If there is ever a time i wish time would fly by it's now.Iwant to see so you bad and hold you and never let you go.I'm still waiting for you to come home from work.Nothing can replace the love i have for you cathy.Iwill forever hold you close to my heart.I will forever be your husband.Hugs and kisses baby "YESH".I love you honey.
P.S.Come home i'm loosing weight. Ya go ahead and laugh thats just like you.I'm happy you where in my life.
ALBY.

Patty Miele

May 16, 2008

Hi. Its been a year and it is easier not to think about the fact that you're not here every day. But it is not the same and it is hard - our family feels so much smaller now. I only have 1 sister and it is not enough. I'm going to be a grandmother and you're not here to tell and worry and laugh with me. I miss you.

Jason Ezzo

March 25, 2008

Hey Mama, just wanted to say hey. Miss you so much. When I think about you too much, I feel as if I'm teetering on the edge of insanity. A big part of me has died along with you and that is something that I have to deal with. I hope that where ever you are, you are smiling. I love you more than a person can and I hope that your current existence is as beautiful as you are.

Your loving son,

Jason

Clifford.Dale "Duddley" Farmer

June 11, 2007

God Bless you and your family. Clifford Farmer local 3 going to miss you.

Gene and Fran Anderson

June 9, 2007

Al,
We are your neighbors across the street and have just learned about your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Remember that your friends and neighbors will always be just a knock on the door away.

Lois Goff

June 8, 2007

Cathy, I could not have asked for a more "special best friend". We shared so many great memories together. I miss you so much - you will always be in my heart. Dick and I planted a rose tree in your memory. You will always be with me. I will love you forever.

Brown Christine

June 6, 2007

Cathy I met you only a few times with Lois. What a wonderful friend she had in you. In fact "best friends". I know everyone will miss you. She talks so much about you. For your family, she is not in sight now but she was...and that you will have for ever, may her smile keep warm in your hearts.

BOB RYAN

June 6, 2007

AL,WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF CATHY'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
BOB AND ADELE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

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