Maria De Jesus Perez, 62, was called home to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2013 peacefully at her home in Kyle. Maria was born in Kyle to Juan Zapata and Fernanda Romero. She married Juan Antonio Perez on December 4, 1971.
Maria held a position of Supervisor for the Marbridge Foundation for 17 years in Manchaca. When not working, she loved spending time with her family and friends as well as visiting many garage sales and thrift shops when she could.
Maria is survived by her three sons, Mark Anthony, Juan Antonio Jr., & Adrian; five granddaughters; two sisters, Michaela Flores and Martha Lyons and a brother, Carlos Zapata Sr; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Maria was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; big sister, Carolina Ramirez; brother, Juan Ramon Zapata and sister in law, Rosa Zapata.
The Rosary was recited Thursday, April 11 at Harrell Funeral Home, Kyle. The Mass was celebrated Friday, April 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Kyle with Father Juan Carlos Lopez as the celebrant.
The family would like to thank Davita Dialysis for the care she received and to Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos for their professionalism and care to our mother and sister while she made her journey home.