Monita was born to Agyawan and Maya Tillak in Suva Fiji on the 13th of November 1961. On these stunning shores Monita, her siblings and cousins played with their sticks and coconuts until her departure for the U.S in 1974.
The Tillak family took up residence at 3316 Otis Ave in Modesto California, and still reside here today.
From here Monita met and fell in love with Jose Perez Jr. There adventure began on the 15th of September 1989. This past September they celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary together in Elma Washington where they choose to call home.
Monita and Jose shared a once in a lifetime love story that drew many people in. Many nights were spent playing Pinochle, Bones, Yahtzee or Pictionary with friends and family. Laughter and love in a abundance was always overflowing. Monita enjoyed trying new things like deer hunting, where she spent most of her time looking for an outlet for her hair dryer, to the amusement of Jose.
Monita is survived and deeply missed by her husband, Jose Perez Jr., children; Misty Duke, Sasha Ruiz, Misha Perez, and Alicia Perez. Grandchildren; Derek and Chandra Clements, CJ, Maya, and Priscilla Ruiz, Rylee and Kai Hegrenes, and Indica Willow Perez. Parents; Agyawan and Maya Tillak. Siblings; Soni and Devin Tillak.
Services will be held at Lakewood Memorial in Hughson, California Saturday the 8th of October at 11:30am.
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