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Mark Perez

1954 - 2013

Mark Perez obituary, 1954-2013, Los Banos, CA

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1954

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2013

Mark Perez Obituary

Mark Perez
Nov. 8, 1954 - Jan. 15, 2013
Mark Perez was born November 8, 1954 in Bakersfield, CA, to Rosa & Raymond Perez, and passed away on January 15, 2013.  One of 8 children, with sisters Angela & Rosemarie and brothers, Leonard, Michael, Andrew, Frank & Paul.  Mark was preceded in death by his brothers Andrew and Frank Perez, his mother Rosa Perez and his in-laws Ramona & Gregorio Carganilla.
Perez graduated from Los Banos High School in 1973, where he excelled in football, wrestling and track.  MVP and All-League in football, record-holder with his relay team in track and the fastest pin record in wrestling, he later attended Cal State Hayward and Merced Community College.  He was honored in 1980 as the "Athlete of the Decade" in Los Banos.
He retired as Campus Liason for the Los Banos Unified School District, where he spent most of his time at Los Banos High School.  A life-long Dallas Cowboys fan, and football in general, he looked forward to watching his grandson play Wildcat Football on Saturdays.  Mark loved and cherished every one he met.  His infectious smile, loving hug and raucous laughter gave pure joy to people who surrounded him.  Memories of this special man will be treasured by many friends and family members.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debra Carganilla Perez, daughters Nicole and Michelle, son-in-law Jeff Young, granddaughters Sorsha & Ceri Young and grandson Garrick Young.  Also, his nephew, Erik Perez, who he raised as his own, and his wife Cecilia and their children, Isabella, Nathaniel & Aaliyah Perez, all of Los Banos.
Memorial Services for Mark will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1621 Center Ave, Los Banos, CA on Friday, January 25th at 10 a.m.  His "Celebration of Life" reception will immediately follow at the College Greens Community Center, 1815 College Greens Drive in Los Banos.
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Published by Los Banos Enterprise on Jan. 25, 2013.

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February 3, 2013

mark we were kids growing up together and the class of 1973 together as for me and our class of 1973 R I P with andy and frank god nless you debbie and your kids love becky affonso

Michelle Perez Young

January 30, 2013

I love n miss u too dad

Sylvia Rodriguez

January 28, 2013

To all who knew and loved Mark, as we did, our most heartfelt condolences. His memorial service and reception were beautifully planned and carried out, and his eulogy was outstanding! There wasn't a dry eye during church or at the reception. Jose and I were truly blessed to be compadres with this beautiful man and will truly miss him. Hugs and kisses to all who are suffering along with us.

Megan

January 25, 2013

I will miss you daddy love Megan

Nicole Harrison

January 25, 2013

R.I.P Mark Gone but never Forgotten.... My heart goes out to the Family for there Loss.... U were a Good Guy with a Big heart... U will be Missed Dearly

January 25, 2013

Debbie,
Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Love Donna and Robert Cardenas

Rene Castillo

January 25, 2013

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

Lyalla Aguirre

January 25, 2013

Deb I'm so sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lyalla

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