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Angel Silva Perez, Jr. April 25, 1932 – June 14, 2015 Angel S. Perez, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 14, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. Angel was born April 25, 1932, in Gruene, Texas. In 1937 he and his family moved to San Antonio. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion-Alamo Post 2. He was involved in various community organizations in the 1980's, being most active in the ROBBED organization during that time. In 1989 he retired from Kelly Air Force Base after 32 years. For over 20 years, Angel was actively involved in many areas at St. Ann's Catholic Church. In the early 2000's Angel and his family became members at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Angel was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 31 years. He was a 4th Degree Member of Assembly #2102 and 3rd Degree Honorary Life Member of the St. Anthony de Padua Council 8738. He had an instrumental part in planning and carrying out the transportation of dignitaries during the visit to San Antonio of Pope John Paul II in 1987. He was the seminarian support liaison for the San Antonio Archdiocese, a District Deputy and served in various capacities for the Knights of Columbus including Assistant Diocesan Deputy until his health declined. Angel dedicated his time, not only to these things, but also to his family, wood-crafting, and helping others. He is preceded in death by his parents Angel and Cristina Perez; two brothers Guadalupe and Victor Perez; two sisters Cleotilde Perez and Lucille Quinn. Angel is survived by his wife of 62 years Delia; daughters Carol Oscar Trevino and Michelle Perez; two grandchildren Vanessa Robert Copeland and Marc Trevino; great-granddaughter Reis Copeland his Little Sunshine; sisters Judy Vincent Guzman, Carmen Melvin Wedige, Elisa Troy Blaylock, Christine Ernest Garcia, Rose Padilla, and Gilda Varela; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 6:00-7:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Mission Park North Funeral Home, 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, Texas. A funeral mass will be held Monday, June 22, 2015 at 1:15 PM at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Drive, San Antonio, Texas. Interment to follow at 2:45 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Seminarian Formation Fund, Assumption Seminary, 2600 W. Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78228. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Richard Reyna, Dr. Randall Bell, Pam Bonham, and the Methodist Hospital-Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care during Angel's final days.

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Angel Silva Perez, Jr.

April 25, 1932 - June 14, 2015