Julia C. Perez, age 81, of North Platte, died January 14, 2022 at her home. She was born July 16, 1940, to Apolonio and Mary (Zavala) Vieyra, in Sutherland, Nebraska.
Julia grew up in North Platte and was married to Robert Perez, Sr. The couple lived in North Platte where Julia worked odd jobs, but her main job was raising her family. She catered for many people and was known for her excellent cooking. Christmas goodies were one of her specialties, along with her delicious enchiladas. Julia was a very kind person, being a grandma to everybody. Family was the center of her life and she loved family gatherings. She also enjoyed garage sales, shopping, gambling trips and Fireball.
Survivors include her six children, Sarah (Claude) Williams, Galveston, Texas, Sylvia (Ron) Thomas, Irving, Texas, Rudy (Robyn) Perez, Robert Jr. (Lesa) Perez, Daniel (Hazel) Perez and Amberly (Jonathon Duran) Perez, all of North Platte, Nebraska; grandchildren, Andrea Williams, Megan Williams, Phillip Perez, Silvia Alarcron, Jacqueline Perez, Carissa Perez, Cassandra Perez, Sabrina Perez, Kiana Eagleburger, Juana Abasolo, Joe Sanchez, Cora Skufca, Paige Loving, Schyler Kirbey, Jakeb KIrbey, Abel Ramos,. Anjel Ramos, Alesia Perez and Aiden Duran; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister Victoria Dominguez, Galveston, Texas; along with numerous other family members and friends.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Mary Vieyra; husband, Robert Perez, Sr.; siblings, Patricia Gonzales, Ramone Vieyra, Placido Vieyra, and Richard Vieyra; niece, Regina Matlock; nephews, Freddie and Davy Gonzales.
Memorials can be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday January 21, 2022 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Christian with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. Wake services will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday January 20, 2022 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12-7 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 with the family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements.
The service will be livestreamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.