Manuel H. Perez

Manuel H. Poppy Perez, 94, of Toledo passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1913 in Karnes City, TX to Manuel and Refuiga Perez from Mexico. A WWII U.S. Army veteran, Manuel served in the battle of Normandy and many others. He retired in April 1978 from L.O.F. in Rossford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Romelia C. Perez; parents, Manuel and Refuiga Perez; children, Clemtine, Gaston, Galdino, Manuel Jr. and Raul; his grandson, Jesse Jr.; great-granddaughter, Marisol; brothers, Salomon, Fructoso and sister, Esperanza. Manuel is survived by his children, Manuel M. Perez, Manuel Z. Perez, Jesse Rita Perez, Sr., John Perez, Loncio Perez, Cookie Jessica Moses Perez, Romelia Armando Herrera, Janet Torres, Fatima Ruben Gonzales, Linda Hector Herrera, Thaimi Joe Ruiz, Nancy John Sroga and special son, Tommy Buddy Sparks. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews; one brother Rogelio and sisters, Oralia and Olga. Family and friends may visit Friday from 2-8 p.m. in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee. Funeral services will begin Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or The Lucas County Burial Corp. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com