Gilberto S. Perez, Sr. was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 91, in his home in Falfurrias, Texas. He was born on July 17, 1933, to Genaro Perez and Antonia Sanchez Perez in Falfurrias. Gilbert worked for many years at the Co-Op in Falfurrias. He was a dedicated and dutiful husband and father, as well as a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Honest, hardworking, humble, patient, kind, and quiet are just a few traits that describe the good man Gilbert was.
In his younger years, he loved to spend time with his sons on the ranch. He enjoyed the time he got to spend with his family, throughout his lifetime, making memories they can cherish for years to come. He always looked forward to holidays and family gatherings.
Gilbert was welcomed into the gates of Heaven by the Lord, and was reunited with his parents, all his siblings, his grandson, Oscar Escalante III, and his great-grandson, Gian Carlo Trevino Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Elva Gloria Perez, of Falfurrias; his sons, Armando (Daisy) Perez of Laporte, Texas, and Gilberto (MaLynda) Perez Jr. of Premont, Texas; his daughters, Norma (Oscar Jr.) Escalante and Nora (Cesar) Salinas, both of Falfurrias; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memories.
Pallbearers will be Cesar Justin Salinas, Kason Perez, Oscar "Cuatro" Escalante IV, Christopher Ramos, Andrew Garza, and John Phelps. Honorary Pallbearers are Gilberto's nephews, Genaro B. Perez and Ricky Perez.
A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias with Visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Services will conclude with Burial at the Falfurrias Burial Park.
