Imelda Graciela “Gracie” Perez went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2025, while surrounded by her beloved husband and children.
Gracie was a woman of unwavering faith, a devoted wife to her husband of 64 years, Carlos, and a loving mother who lived her life dedicated to serving God and her family. Born in Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on June 17, 1943, Gracie found joy in prayer, strength in scripture, and peace in the promise of everlasting life.
Her greatest joy was raising her children, Gloria Thomasian (Leo), Liza Jones (Jim), Chuck Perez (Lisa), and Kristin Mena, and teaching them to love and trust in the Lord always. Gracie was also a beloved grandmother to her 10 grandchildren: Jordan Sanchez, Austin Jones, Kaylan Torrez, Marcus Perez, Carla Perez, Lee Thomasian, Chloe Thomasian Ridenour, Leyla Mena Johnson, Vincent Mena and Selene Mena. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
She was also a devoted and loving sister to her 7 siblings, Bertha Cavazos, Pilar Tovar, Isabel Fernandez, Irene Garcia, Esmeralda Rocha, Juan Guerra, and Chico Tovar. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos Cavazos and Teresa Guerra Tovar, and her brother, Everardo Cavazos.
Gracie was a source of endless support, wisdom, and unconditional love. Her home was a welcoming place for all, and her quiet strength was a pillar for her family. We mourn her passing but are comforted by the promise of resurrection and future reunion in God’s Kingdom.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Stephen Robinson and the staff at both Lindenwood Hospice and Mount Sinai Hospice.
A visitation for Gracie will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, TX 78559.
A chapel funeral ceremony will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559. A committal service will follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559.
Services are under the guidance of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home & Crematory and Heavenly Grace Memorial Park. A Dignity Memorial provider. Services are under the direction of Daniel Roberto Gomez and Julissa Maldonado, FD.
