Epifanio “Seran” Perez, Sr., 94, went home to be with our Lord on June 13, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  

He was born on November 14, 1914.  He was a life-long resident of Sinton. Epifanio worked in road construction for many years with B & E Construction, J. Carroll Weaver Construction and San Patricio County Pct. 1.  He was a loving father, compassionate grandfather and lenient great-grandfather.  He was an avid sports fan. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros; but above all, his pride and joy was a being a devoted Sinton Pirate fan.   His sense of humor will be missed by all.  The memories he leaves behind, along with his faith in God, leaves us all with endless treasures.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Maria Ramos and Margarito Perez; his wife, Petra M. Perez; and his brother, Gilbert Perez.  

He was survived by his children: Juanita Sepulveda of Corpus Christi, Eppie Perez  and Judge Yolanda (Fidencio) Guerrero of Sinton; one sister, Olivia Torres of Sinton; a cousin, Marcela Perez of Sinton; and one niece, Maria Balderaz of Odem; 13 grandchildren: Armando Gomez of Portland, Veronica Gomez of Sinton, Angela Gomez of Lexington, Virginia, Michael Perez of La Marque, Patti Perez of Austin, Emma and Elisa Perez of Sinton, Olga and Elvia Villegas of Corpus Christi, Johnny and Joe Sepulveda of Corpus Christi; two step-grandchildren: Fidencio, III and Rosanna Guerrero of Sinton; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, June 15, 2009, 12 noon, with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ruth Ymbert and Carlos Ymbert, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Armando Gomez, Jr., Aaron Gomez, Tristan Cancino, Alec Cancino and J.D. Sepulveda. 

Many thanks to Dr. Joseph Puente & staff; Lighthouse Hospice; his nurse, Laura Gonzalez; his providers: Eloisa Urbina and Yvonne Saldana; and caregiver, Jose R. Tristan, for the excellent love and care they gave our beloved Epifanio.  Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.

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