Jose is survived by his children, Connie Perez, Toby Perez, Maryellen Tapia, Albert Perez, Alveda Pina, Joe Perez, Johnny Perez, and Paul Perez, as well as 44 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Jose was preceded in death by his wife Lydia Perez.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 6-9 PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day, Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10 AM at St. William Catholic Church, 11003 W 3rd Street, Cashion, Arizona. He will be laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale.
Serving as pallbearers are Albert Perez Jr., Joe Perez, Leonard Romayor, Tony Romayor, Ethen Mitchell, Jacob Pina, Tommy Perez, Eric Perez, Daniel Perez, and Damian Perez.