Katherine Maria Stoltz

She was born on December 18, 1952, in Long Beach, California, to Monico and Sally Perez. Kathy graduated from Polly High School, where she began forming lifelong friendships and laying the foundation for the life of love and dedication she would go on to lead.

Kathy met her future husband, Daniel Stoltz, in elementary school, and their friendship blossomed into a love story that was truly written in the stars. The two were married on April 27, 1973, and together built a life rooted in deep love, commitment, and faith in each other.

As Daniel’s career led their family to move across the country, Kathy was the unwavering foundation that kept the family grounded. No matter where they lived, she made each house a home, providing stability, warmth, and love through every transition. Her resilience and strength held the family together during the many moves and changes life brought their way.

Kathy worked for many years as a PIEMS coordinator for Huntsville ISD, where her attention to detail and dedication made her a valued part of the team. Upon retiring, she embraced her most cherished roles as a full-time grandmother and devoted wife. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and she poured boundless love, wisdom, and patience into each of them. She was their biggest cheerleader, most trusted confidante, and a constant source of encouragement and support.

Kathy had an endless capacity for love and always made others feel seen, heard, and cared for. Her kindness, quiet strength, and devotion to her family left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was the heart of her family and will be missed more than words can express.

She is preceded in death by her parents Monico and Sally Perez, sister Monica Operchuck, brother Monico Perez III, her mother and father-in-law who loved her like their own daughter David and Mary Stoltz, her son-in-law David Largent and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her husband Daniel Stoltz, Son Daniel “Danny” Stoltz, Daughter Diana Branch and Daughter Daniella Largent, Daughter-in-law Melissa Stoltz and Son-in-law Clinton Branch, Grandchildren Steven Rubeck, Miriam Rubeck, ShyAnne Renteria-Torres, Osvaldo Renteria-Torres, Gabriella Stoltz, Gavin Stoltz, David Largent, Abbygail Branch, Catherine Largent, Daniele Stoltz, Brooklyn Branch, and Great Grandchildren Olivia Renteria-Torres, Roman Rubeck, Elena Rubeck and baby Renteria-Torres, Sisters Sally Ohlson and Rosie Foster, Sister-in-laws Linda Nieto and Linda Stoltz, Brother-in-laws Randy Ohlson, Jerry Foster, David Stoltz and William “Bill” MacAlpine and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.

Special thanks to all of those who have loved my wife the way God intended for us to love each other. And to all of you for the outpouring of love and support we have had over these last few days.