Margarita P. Perales died peacefully March 7th, 2017 at the age of 97. Born to Consuelo Silva and Pedro Pulido on July 20th, 1919 in Numaran, Michoacan, Mexico, Margarita was the family matriarch and pillar. Affectionately known as "Margie," to friends, she was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother. Margarita was deeply loved by her family, and Sundays weren't complete without large, jovial gatherings at her home.
In 1924, at the age of five, Margarita was brought to the United States, and received her citizenship at 21. Margarita had a strong work ethic and worked over two decades for HEB in their meat market. After a reluctant retirement, Margarita enjoyed numerous trips to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. She also loved her Camaros. Above all, Margarita cherished her family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Albert P. Perales and will be deeply missed by her daughters; Margaret G. Jimenez, Gladys Hernandez (Joseph), sons; Fred Garza, Antonio V. Perales (Leticia), 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will begin Sunday, March 12th at 5:00pm
with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm.
Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, March 13th
at 1:00pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery No.2.