Lt. Col. Roberto D. Perez USA retired Army, 84, affectionately known as Tito, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ricardo, and daughters Vanessa and Theresa.

He was born on December 9, 1937, to Jesus and Consuelo (Castro) Perez in Harlingen, Texas.  He grew up in Harlingen attending Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and graduating from Harlingen High School in 1955.  Bob then attended Texas A&M University and was in the Corps of Cadets. He was a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 1959. He was commissioned into the United States Army and proudly served 28 years which included two tours in Vietnam. He was proud to have attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Washington D.C. Bob was a highly decorated pilot.  He earned numerous commendations and awards including two Bronze Stars, two Meritorious Service Medals, and two Army Commendation Medals.  While in the service, Bob attained his MBA from Boston University and began his career in education.  He spent 23 years starting as a high school English teacher in the San Benito CISD and ending his career as a Director of Federal Programs for Harlingen CISD. After retirement, Bob and his wife, Helen, moved to San Antonio to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He was a proud grandpa and was excited to attend sports, concerts, graduations, and Aggie ring ceremonies.  Bob was very active in the Catholic community and was a Faithful Navigator with the Knights of Columbus Council #2785.  He was an avid golfer and was well known on the courses in the Rio Grande Valley and in San Antonio. Bob was always on the go and travelled extensively across the United States and Europe.

Bob leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of fifty years, Helen (Vargas); his children, Sharon (Bruce) Mueller of Garden City, KS, Patricia (Joseph) Christoffersen of Katy, TX, Robert II (Edie) of Bulverde, TX, and Belinda (Miguel) Gonzalez of San Antonio, TX; sister, Beatrice (Abel) Esparza of Harlingen, TX and brother Rolando (Liz) of Buda, TX. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Trent, Shelby, Nicholas (US Marines), Benjamin (US Navy), Cory, Jonathan and wife Monique (US Navy), Haley, Isabella and Irie as well as several extended family and friends.

A public viewing will be held at Angelus Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 5:00p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00.  A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 9:30a.m.  Bob will be buried with Full Military honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on April 27, 2022, at 11:15a.m.

The Perez family would like to thank you for your kind words and prayers during this difficult time.  They are truly appreciated.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.