PERALES, Ernest Ernest Perales long time community servant and Disabled Vietnam Veteran born January 19, 1945 passed away Sunday July 15, 2018. He preceded in death by his father, Augustine Perales and his mother, Mary Gonzales Perales. Ernest is survived by his wife, Tina Valdez Perales; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ron Bacon, daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Mark Davila, daughter, Karen Perales; granddaughter, raised by him, Rebeka Perales Duran and husband Larry Duran; stepson, Pete Valdez, stepson, David Valdez, stepson, Jason Valdez and stepdaughter, Kristen Valdez. Along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He passed away in peace with the vision of angels guiding the way to heaven. His family and loved ones were by his bedside to comfort his journey to a better place. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am July 20, 2018 at St. Ignatius Church. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery Memorials and guestbook online at www.wcfish.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 18, 2018.

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Jeannie Manchaca

July 25, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Perales Family.

Manuel & Francine Hernandez

July 20, 2018

Tina and family.....
Please accept out deepest condolences and sympathy. Due to unforseen circumstances we were unable to attend any of the services. May God and your precious memories give you comfort in the coming days. Ernest was a special person and will be fondly remembered.

Alice Montoya

July 20, 2018

My deepest condolences to ALL the family, my prayer that GODS peace n grace sustain you at this difficult time

ALEX HERNANDEZ

July 19, 2018

Kathy, Sandra, and Karen.......I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Your father was an old friend, a good and respected person and a wonderful human being. He will be remembered this way for a long long time. I offer my sincere condolences to you three, your mother and my sister Becky, and his wife Tina. God has a place for men like your father Earnest. Rest in Peace my friend.

Maris Elena Rodriguez

July 19, 2018

My heartfelt condolences for the loss of a good husband, father and grandfather. Prayers and abrazos to Ernest daughters. grandchildren and wife Tina. You're in thoughts and prayers.

Moses & Anna Maria Saldana,Sr.

July 18, 2018

With Deepest Sympathy to Mrs. Tina Valdez Perales and family for the passing of a wonderful husband and El Amigo Del Pueblo Mr. Ernest Perales; he was someone that truly loved his fellowman/woman regardless of race or color! When his country called Ernest answered the call to serve faithfully. Our Heavenly Father awaits his arrival to His Heavenly Kingdom, where there is no more pain or suffering.

Susan Tonetti

July 18, 2018

Kathy, Sandra, Karen, and Tina--whom I never had the pleasure to meet.
I worked for Ernest in the Governor's Office of EEO and Affirmative Action, We had two many good times--and hilarious situations--as luck would have it we shared our Capricorn sense of humoral We laughed that I was his elder--by 8 days!!!! and he shared the same birthdate as Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby. so for years after we went to different work--I called him on his birthday and we shared laughter.
I remember you girls--I believe before Karen was born. You'd get all dressed up in beautiful dresses and come to our Christmas party and occasionally come in to the office to say hello to your daddy and give him a kiss. There are just so many fond memories I have of Ernest--and he'd really been on my mind recently. since I moved to the country couple of hours from Austin, we hadn't seen each other--yet if he always answered a call and we never got off the phone w/out several big laughs about events years ago when I worked for him.
Such a wonderful person, a real worker for his community, so smart and dedicated to many causes--and yet what stands out the most, was his absolute love for family!!!!
I know the angels greeted him w/ "well done servant" and they are watching over and guiding him and he will always be watching over and guarding you--just as he'd done all your lives,.
With tears in my eyes, I send you my deepest regards and sympathy and I will keep Ernest in my heart forever for all the times we laughed and for the wisdom he was ALWAYS able to bring to every situation. Susie Kean Tonetti, Gatesville , texas

Celia Castro

July 18, 2018

Condolences to his family and friends. It was an honor to have known Ernest and he leaves a great legacy for his wonderful service and contributions to the community.

Jennifer, Zachary, Leah Herrera

July 18, 2018

Ernest, we are saddened by your passing. Our family has always respected who you were. May you rest in peace with God and may God give your family strength during this time of sorrow. Our condolences to all of you.

ALONZO REYES

July 18, 2018

Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Perales Family. We lost a Brother in Arms, a Friend, a Leader, but most of all a dear Friend. Ernie on behave of the Tejanos in Action, we will truly miss you, you leadership, and your hard work. My Brother I've said the before however it bears repeating.

"Forever young my Warrior Brother, Godspeed, Rest in Peace, Till we meet again".

Love you always my Brother.

MIKE Castro

July 18, 2018

Uncle Ernest YOU were the Best!!WHAT A LEGACY YOU LEFT!!!May GOD GUIDE YOU HOME!!MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!LOVE YOU TIO!!

July 18, 2018

Heaven gained a good man...prayers sent for Tina and his loved ones..Gay Jurgelewicz

GONZALO BARRIENTOS

July 18, 2018

Ernest Perales helped change our Austin, our state, and our country for the better. He was a true American who analyzed, acted and accomplished. He was a part of our "movimiento". "Ernie" we shall not forget you. We were friends for so many years. My condolences to all of the family. Gonzalo Barrientos

Diane Benites

July 18, 2018

Our condolences to Tina and your family

Augie & Diana Ochoa

July 17, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patty Herrera

July 17, 2018

My sincerest heartfelt condolences to all of Ernest's family. He was one of the kindest, most generous and good hearted person I had the pleasure of knowing for so many years. Family meant the world to him with all his heart and his life's accomplishments were many. Ernest will be missed by so many and my prayers are with all his loved ones.

Janet Monteros

July 17, 2018

We will always remember you Ernest, a brilliant numbers guy, a true friend, always ready to help, dedicated to family and his community. God bless you.

Joe Papick

July 17, 2018

My prayers are with the family. I met Ernest in high school and he was so friendly and welcoming and I will always remember his kindness. I am glad that he will always remain a part of my happy memories. Joe Papick

Charles Villaseñor

July 17, 2018

May God Bless Your Family

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