ROBERT PEREZ
1921 - 2017
Obituary
Robert "Bob" Perez, 96, of
Denver, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 28, 2017) in Denver. Bob was
born on Sept. 25, 1921, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Domingo Perez and
Juanita Garcia Perez. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53
years, Petra Davila Perez, and his second wife of 15 years, Ruth Anzo
Ramirez.
He is survived by his son, Charles
Perez and daughter-in-law, Patty Loyd of Englewood, Colorado; his
sister, Jessie Bernal of Overland Park; his stepsons, Steve Ramirez
(Jody Huxman) of Andover and Martin Ramirez (Seena Ramirez) of
Buhler; and his stepdaughters, Josie Pearce of Oregon and Christina
Pletcher (Steve Pletcher) of Emporia.
Bob served in the Navy during World War
II and worked as an electrician on a hospital ship transporting
wounded military back to the U.S. Following his military service, he
was a resident of Sedgwick, a small farming community, for more than
50 years.
While living in Sedgwick, he was an
active member of the community, supporting local high school events
as well as being a member of the American Legion and the Lion's Club.
Bob was an avid sports fan. He could always be found watching and
supporting the local sports team. However, he always held the Kansas
City teams – Chiefs and Royals - in his heart.
Professionally, Bob was the founder and
owner of Bob's Sewer Service in Wichita, where he worked for 30 years
opening clogged drains in Wichita, as well as Sedgwick and Harvey
counties.
The family will receive friends at 5:30
p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home at 215 N. Main
in Newton. This will be followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. in the Funeral
Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2018) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
415 S. Ash, Newton. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery,
Newton.