Born in Encino, Texas, September 16, 1925, Conchita graduated from Falfurrias High School in 1945. She received her LVN certificate and worked at a hospital/clinic in Falfurrias until 1953.
She married her husband Ivar Perez, Sr. in April of 1953. During their stay in Alice, she had three children: Ivar Jr., Noraliza (Kenney), and Joel before moving back to Falfurrias. Conchita continued her career as an LVN at Brooks County Hospital until 1967.
Her next and final move was to Brownsville in 1967 where she started working for Dr. Griffey and Dr. Simmons. She worked for the doctors for five years before moving on to Mercy Hospital (now Valley Baptist) where she worked in labor and delivery until her retirement in 1995.
In 1996 she started working at Happy Hearts Adult Care Center to provide routine care and medications to adults at the center. She was a devote Catholic, whose faith never wavered. She loved life, music, friends, and most of all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was always there to listen and advise. And she never judged anyone.
She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband Ivar Perez, Sr., her parents, and all her siblings.
She is survived by her children Dr. Ivar Perez Jr. (Blanca), Noraliza Kenney (Joe), and Joel Perez; grandchildren Jennifer and Savannah Perez, Leticia Ochoa, Joseph and Noraliza Kenney, Lizzie Grantland, Joie, Valerie, Joel Jr., Zoe and lan Perez; and great grandchildren Bentley Grantland, Valentina and Dante Ulloa, Noah Ruiz and Hunter Schoephoerster-Perez. She is also survived by her companion and best friend Joe Cruz and numerous nephews and nieces.
Keeping up with Covid-19 restrictions, there will only be public viewing from 1:30PM -7 PM on Sunday, January 17. Private funeral services will be held for immediate family only. However, services will be on facebook at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista at 9 AM, Monday January 18.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville, Tx 78521. (956)541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.
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