Deborah Ann Perez

Deborah Ann Perez, age 58, of Whiting, IN passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Deborah was born January 21, 1963 to Richard and Elizabeth Ann (Beard) Taylor in Hammond, IN. She leaves behind her three daughters: Kayla (Buddy) Perez, Samantha Perez, Sarah (Aaron) Schwartz; six grandchildren: Kaiden, Kameron, Adalinn, Ethan, Benjamin, and Raegan; father, Richard Taylor brother, William "Billy" (Denise) Taylor; nieces, Allison and Grace Taylor; and three nephews, Dakota, Finnigan, and Murphy Taylor. Deborah is welcomed in to eternity by her mother, Elizabeth Taylor, and grandparents, James and Sarah Beard and her former spouse, Manuel Perez. Her family will remember her as a graduate of Whiting High School who loved to read, listen to music, play with her dog, Riley, and draw. She also spent time in Martial Arts - Karate class achieving a black belt. Her grandkids will especially miss calling her "Grams". She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her. Kuiper Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any contributions be made to the Humane Society in Munster, IN. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Perez family.