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PEREZ
Edward E. Perez
Edward E. Perez died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, at the age of 78. He was born on Dec. 28, 1914, to the late Jose and Cayetana (Escarsiga) Perez in Thurber, Texas.
Mr. Perez was a 30-year resident of Stockton at the time of his death. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Dec. 1, 1941, to Aug. 24, 1944. He served in the Casa Blancha Campaign, the Tunisian Campaign and the Sicilian Campaign and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was rescued from prison by German doctors. He was severely wounded during the war and was disabled. He received three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for his service and his injuries.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Stockton.
Mr. Perez is survived by his son, Adrian Perez and wife Roxanne of Woodland; grandsons, David E. and Michael W. Perez and granddaughter, Melissa J. Perez, all of Woodland.
He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Michael Anthony Perez and Jaiden Timothy Coutee, both of Woodland.
Also surviving him are his sisters, Marian Munoz and husband Jose of Woodland, Mary Almaraz of Gardina and sister-in-law, Marta Perez of San Jose.
Mr. Perez was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel Perez and Nate Perez; and sister, Jessie Flores.
The vigil is scheduled at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
PEREZ
Esperanza De Leon Perez
Esperanza De Leon Perez died in Woodland Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 3, 2003, at age 78.
Born Dec. 25, 1924, in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Perez had been a Yolo County resident for two years.
Survivors include her daughters, Eva Murillo of Guanajuato, Mexico, Esperanza Aguilera of Woodland, Biatris Rosiles of Corning, Maria Soccoro Estrada of Esparto, Lurdez Sanchez of Orland; sons, Christobal and Nicholas Leon, both of Chico, Salvador Leon of Orland, and Fernando Leon of Corning; 31 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Seferino and Joventina (Baeza) Perez of Guanajuato, Mexico.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
Services: Visitation is scheduled at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., also at Kraft Bros. Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held Monday, March 10, at Municipal Cemetery, Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
PEREZ
Samuel Perez
Samuel Perez died Thursday, May 1, 2003, in Sacramento, at age 62.
Born April 11, 1941, in Salinas, to the late Trinidad C. and Angelina (Duckworth) Perez, Mr. Perez had been a Yolo County resident for the last 16 years. After his graduation from Rio Vista High School, he attended Delta College in Stockton. He was employed by Patchetts Bus Company and Yolo County Transportation Department before joining the California Highway Patrol as a motor carrier specialist in 1990. He was a member of Lions Club International of Stockton, and Moose Lodge of Sacramento.
Mr. Perez is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Perez of Woodland; son, Sam C. Perez and wife Louisa of Tracy; and grandchildren, Veronica, Christopher and Joshua Perez, also of Woodland. Also surviving is his sister, Hope Pfennings of Sun City; and brother, Trinidad Perez and wife Sonia of Sacramento.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, 95833.
Services: Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St. Woodland, with a rosary to be recited and a prayer vigil to begin at 7 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, also at Kraft Bros., with Deacon Ed Kull officiating. Interment will be private.
PERKINS
Clara B. Walton Perkins
Clara B. Walton Perkins died in Davis Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at age 57.
Born Feb. 20, 1946, in Woodland, Ms. Perkins attended Woodland schools and was a retired taxicab owner.
Survivors include her daughters, Marianne Perez and husband Alfred and Charlotte Lawrence and husband Darold; sons, Gene Perkins and George Perkins; grandchildren, Derrik, Curtis and Issac Lawrence, Breanna Perez, Chase Perkins and Stephanie Perkins, all of Woodland; mother, Agnes Walton of Woodland; sisters, Dana Davis of Chowchilla and Nancy Sorenson and husband Bill of Winters; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Wilson Walton.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at American Lutheran Church, 1113 College St., Woodland.
PERKINS
Imogene C. Perkins
Imogene C. Perkins died May 10, 2001. Born April 13, 1918, to Charles and Minerva Caldwell in Hot Springs, Ark., she was 83.
She was one of two children. As a youngster, she and her family moved to Colorado where she remained throughout her school years. Upon graduation from high school, she returned to Arkansas to attend business college. After completing her education, she accepted employment with the federal government in Washington, D.C. for a number of years. She was married for a short time to Clarence Perkins in Texas in 1961. When he died in 1963, she moved to Woodland to be close to her brother, Charles B. Caldwell.
She had many enjoyments in life, but in her later years she particularly enjoyed going to Reno with her brother and playing the slot machines. She is survived by her brother, Charles B. Caldwell of El Macero and several nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled at this time. Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
PERKINS
Larry Clifton Perkins
Larry Clifton Perkins passed away on Aug. 4, 2004 in Woodland. He was 51. He was born May 29, 1953 in Woodland. Larry spent his childhood in Winters, later moving with his family to Woodland.
He attended Greengate School for Exceptional Children, where he made lifelong friends and thrived under the direction of his teachers. Larry was always eager to learn and try new things. He spoke often of people who encouraged his growth.
After graduating from Greengate, Larry began working at Yolo Employment Services in 1973. He was an eager participant in the community and proud of his work in the recycling program. His good manners and friendliness to the people he served and worked with left an impression on them long after he left the program. In 2001, Larry began attending the Adult Training Program, where he continued his recycling career and participated in a variety of activities. His favorite activities included music class, playing basketball and using the computer.
Larry was also a beloved resident of Summer House. His presence filled the house with laughter and joy. Larry was a true gentleman and always kind to everyone. He charmed others with his sense of humor and he loved to make people laugh.
He will be missed for his bright smile, gentle spirit, and dancing feet. He was loved by his family, his house mates and many friends.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Clara. He is survived by his twin brother Gary of San Diego, his sister Carol of Redding, brother-in-law Dan, niece Aimee and nephew Jared.
There will be a celebration of Larry's life on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Woodland United Fellowship, 240 North West St., Woodland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Summer House, P.O. Box 1724, Woodland, 95776.
PERRIZO
Grant F. Perrizo
A celebration of the life of Grant Francis Perrizo will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the N Street Co-housing Common House, 716 N St. in Davis.
Perrizo died May 11, 2000. Born in San Francisco on, March 16, 1977, he was 23.
He attended school in San Anselmo and graduated as salutatorian of his class, with numerous honors, in 1995.
He attended UC Davis and also became a certified massage therapist, opening a ``whole being' health practice in downtown Davis.
He had spent his lifetime volunteering in many activities and organizations. One of his favorite projects was the Whole Earth Festival, where he served as a co-coordinator of the Volunteer Food Committee last year. His many interests were sailing, skiing, hiking, photography, cooking, gardening and, most of all, people.
A second loving service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax, in Marin County. In attendance will be his four parents: Lea Perrizo and Nick Kriel of Chico and John and Marlene Perrizo of Santa Barbara, and his grandmother, Betty Sorensen of Grass Valley.
Memorial donations may be made to Isiah West (a child he loved), 732 N St., Davis, CA 95616.
