~Ruben Perez, Jr.~

HALLETTSVILLE: Ruben Perez, Jr., age 54, passed away April 2, 2026. He was born October 24, 1971 in Brownsville, Texas to Ruben and Eva Caudillo Perez.

He was an engineering technician III for Tesla. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, fishing, traveling, listening to music, watching the Dallas Cowboys and tending to his cats and dog.

Survivors: mother, Eva Perez; father, Ruben Perez (Irlanda); wife of 27 years, Rebeca DeLuna Perez; daughters, Miranda Perez and Isis Perez; sons, Joshua Perez and Ruben Perez, III; grandchildren, Caleb Perez, Tristan Perez, Joshiah Perez, Elijah Perez and Jeremiah Perez; sisters, Regina Perez (Darby), Kimberly Perez, Samuel) and Beverly Wolfe (Jacob); brother, Daune Perez along with his six four-legged fur babies.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum with Rev. Michael Rother officiating.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum 361-293-5656.

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