Daniel Almanza Perez (Danny), 84, a resident of Santa Clara, NM passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, June 28, in Las Cruces, NM. Danny was born December 29, 1937 to Pedro & Maria (Almanza) Perez.
Danny grew up the 8th of 14 children. He had many fond memories of what it was like growing up with is siblings in the Hanover/Fierro area. Memories that someday became stories he would tell to his children and grandchildren in the years to come. He served in the United States Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany. While working at Fort Bayard Medical Center, he met the love of his life Anna. They fell in love and were married on December 24, 1966. They created a beautiful life together and made their forever home in Santa Clara. Danny was a very hardworking man and always provided for his family. Danny worked for Sharon Steel and retired from Cobre Mining Company as a control room operator. Danny loved the outdoors, hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys play, but above all these, number one was serving the Lord. Danny loved and adored his family. His grandchildren thought the world of him as he did them. He was given the name Bompa by his grandchildren. He was known for making the best menudo and his strong humorous personality.
He is survived by his children Christopher Perez, Lorraine Melton and Diane Perez. His grandchildren David III Torrez (Bre), Rebekah Fletcher, Phillip Torrez, Michelle Torrez, Rochelle Perez, Angelique Maldonado, Brandon Tipton, Anna Maldonado, Miley Ruiz and Jordan Ruiz. 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Abraham & Thomas, and sisters Ruth and Maria Eva and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna Horcasitas Perez, his parents Pedro & Maria Perez, 5 brothers Mike Perez, Moises Perez, David Perez, Pedro Pedez and Luis Perez and 4 sisters Rachel Perez, Rebecca Sanchez, Nena Tovar and Martha Parra.
You remind us of the goodness in the world and inspire us to be the greatest person of ourselves. You are our angel.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Caleb Perez officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 11:00am to be laid to rest with his love. Pallbearers include Johnny Palomarez, Omar Perez, Jonothan Abeyta, Philip Torrez, David Torrez III, Jordan Ruiz. Honorary pallbearer will be Brandon Tipton.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
Danny grew up the 8th of 14 children. He had many fond memories of what it was like growing up with is siblings in the Hanover/Fierro area. Memories that someday became stories he would tell to his children and grandchildren in the years to come. He served in the United States Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany. While working at Fort Bayard Medical Center, he met the love of his life Anna. They fell in love and were married on December 24, 1966. They created a beautiful life together and made their forever home in Santa Clara. Danny was a very hardworking man and always provided for his family. Danny worked for Sharon Steel and retired from Cobre Mining Company as a control room operator. Danny loved the outdoors, hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys play, but above all these, number one was serving the Lord. Danny loved and adored his family. His grandchildren thought the world of him as he did them. He was given the name Bompa by his grandchildren. He was known for making the best menudo and his strong humorous personality.
He is survived by his children Christopher Perez, Lorraine Melton and Diane Perez. His grandchildren David III Torrez (Bre), Rebekah Fletcher, Phillip Torrez, Michelle Torrez, Rochelle Perez, Angelique Maldonado, Brandon Tipton, Anna Maldonado, Miley Ruiz and Jordan Ruiz. 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Abraham & Thomas, and sisters Ruth and Maria Eva and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna Horcasitas Perez, his parents Pedro & Maria Perez, 5 brothers Mike Perez, Moises Perez, David Perez, Pedro Pedez and Luis Perez and 4 sisters Rachel Perez, Rebecca Sanchez, Nena Tovar and Martha Parra.
You remind us of the goodness in the world and inspire us to be the greatest person of ourselves. You are our angel.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Caleb Perez officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 11:00am to be laid to rest with his love. Pallbearers include Johnny Palomarez, Omar Perez, Jonothan Abeyta, Philip Torrez, David Torrez III, Jordan Ruiz. Honorary pallbearer will be Brandon Tipton.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
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