Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Hazel Perez Obituary
A longtime resident of Fairfield and Vacaville, Hazel passed away at the age of 93 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was born in Oklahoma to Ralph and Nellie Hepner.
Hazel moved with her husband and sons to Fairfield in the 1940s. Prior to working and retiring from Intercommunity Hospital as a cook in the 1970s, she owned and operated the Fairfield Fountain on Texas Street from the '50s through the early '60s.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Frank C. Perez; sons, Jim Freeman and wife Elvina, Frank Perez Jr. and wife Fayann; daughter-in-law, Beverly Freeman; and brother, Bob Hepner. She is also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Freeman; and her siblings, Joe Hepner, Bill Hepner, Lois Watkins and Monroe Hepner.
Remembrances in Hazel's name can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 744 Empire St., Suite 206, Fairfield, CA 94533.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Bryan-Braker Funeral Home - Vacaville, 448-4900. Please visit the online guest book at www.bryanbraker.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Perez
1 Entry
JESSE RUTLEDGE
October 25, 2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HAZEL'S PASSING.I MET HAZEL IN 1953 WHEN MY FAMILY LIVED THERE IN FAIRFIELD FOR TWO YEARS.I WAS IN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADES AT THE TIME AND WE LIVED IN THE ONCE CALLED CRISPIN'S CABINS.I REMEMBER THE BOYS,JIMMY AND JOEY AND NEVER KNEW JOEY PASSED AWAY,I'M SO SORRY.HAZEL TREATED OUR FAMILY LIKE WE WERE KIN AND I CAN PICTURE HER NOW.THE WORLD HAS LOST A VERY GOOD PERSON,MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.JESS RUTLEDGE-ROCKLIN.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Hazel Perez's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Hazel Perez
How to support Hazel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Hazel Perez's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
