Jesus was born in San Pedro, Jalisco, Mexico on January 5, 1944 to Jesus Perez and Trinidad (Cuevas) Perez. Jesus worked as a farm laborer most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Maria de Jesus Olivo of Yakima; four daughters, Trinidad Perez, Rocio Perez, Gregoria Perez and Refugio Perez all of Yakima; two sons, Jose Perez and Miguel Angel Perez both of Yakima; two grandchildren; three sisters, Gregoria Perez of Yakima, Teresa Perez of Los Angeles, CA and Rita Perez of Yakima; and one brother, Manuel Perez of Yakima.
Viewing will be held at the family home, 4003 Mountainview Ave., Yakima, Wednesday and Thursday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Keith & Keith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.