Raquel L Pérez

Raquel Carmela Leal de Pérez gained her wings on November 2, 2020 peacefully in her sleep at her home in Kyle, TX. She was born in August of 1934 in San Benito, Texas to Maria de los Angeles and Jose Vicente Leal. She married her longtime friend Dr. Roberto C. Perez in 1956. They raised 9 beautiful children and instilled values of faith, hope and, love. Our family motto is: "A family that prays together stays together." Raquel is preceded in death by her husband Roberto, and her son Mario H Pérez. She is survived by her Brother, Raul Leal (Rebecca), her eight children, Robert Pérez, Jr. (Rosita); Xavier Pérez (Cindy), Maricela Trevino, Joey Pérez (Julie); Margie Lucio(Fred) Criselda Kathy Almaraz (Rudy Jr) David Pérez Sr (Irma), and Marco Pérez (Leesa); 30+ grandchildren, and 14+ great grandchildren. Raquel was an administrative assistant for many years with Del Valle ISD, Antioch University, and Austin ISD until her retirement in 1994. She will be remembered for her religious and community involvement with Dolores Catholic Church and Austin Interfaith. She has left an incredible mark on the world and in the lives of all who knew her through her intelli...[more]

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