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Jose Perez-Vega Obituary

Jan. 28, 1963 - Sept. 22, 2010
BENTON HARBOR - Jose Luis Perez-Vega, age 47. Jose's life began on January 28, 1963 in Colima, Mexico, the son of Eduardo and Maria (Vega) Perez. He served in the military in his native country. Jose was united in marriage to Graciela (Palafox) in Colima in 1982. He was employed as a construction and salvage worker. His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife, Graciela of Benton Harbor, his son, Luis Eduardo Perez-Palafox of Benton Harbor and daughter, Tania Perez, grandchildren, Carlos Ruelas and Yaretzi Ruelas and several brothers, sister and other relatives and friends. Jose passed away on Monday September 22, 2010 as a result of a construction accident in Benton Harbor. His family will gather with friends on Wednesday from noon until 2:30 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at St. Gabriel's Mission Catholic Church in Berrien Springs led by Father Arthur Howard. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the family. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Jose at www.yazel-clark.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 25, 2010.

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