She was born June 14, 1945 to Alfredo and Clara (Gamez) Perez. She loved flowers, gardening and being with her family. She is survived by her husband, Enrique Chapa; mother, Clara Perez; children, Gloria Gallard and husband, Daniel; Ricky Chapa, Jr and wife, Angie; Arnold Chapa and wife , Vanessa; Albert Chapa, Lydia Burns and husband, Charles and Ashley Chapa; 12 grandchildren, Travis and Jessica Gallard, Erica Brown, Shellie Riles and Noah Chapa, Heather Reyes, Courtney and Kelsey Chapa, Alyssa and Alexandria Chapa along with C.K. and Grant Burns. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, Abel Perez and wife, Erma; Aldolfo Perez, Alfredo Perez, Jr and wife, Maria; Natividad Perez and wife, Anna; Roel Perez and Felix Perez and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Alfredo Perez, son Noel Chapa and sister, Olivia Davilla.