Manuel Jessie Perez age 86, long time Fullerton resident passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Manuel was born in Brea, CA on May 22, 1935 and attended Brea Olinda High School. He married Donna Jean Vedder in 1967 and was happily married for 54 years until his death in 2022. Manuel preceded in death by his son, Gary Perez. He is survived by his loving family: son, Randall Perez, daughter, Lori Lyn Warde, daughter, Christina Verbeek and grandchildren Amber Duckworth, Eric Perez, Autumn Perez, Ryan Perez, Rachel Perez, Cody and Shane Perez, Ashley Perez, Alysha Colfry, Rocky Warde, Olivia Verbeek and Luke Verbeek and 12 great-grandchildren. A visitation and rosary will be held Thursday, February 17th at 6:30 PM at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, 902 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832. Funeral Mass will be February 18th at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Church 400 West Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton 92832.
