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Obituary for Perea


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday September 14, 2000

Kenneth C. Perea, 42, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2000. He was a Los Lunas High graduate and later attended Highlands University for two years, receiving his diploma from Albuquerque TVI as a draftsman. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976-1978 and later with the Los Lunas Police Department in 1979. Trying out his different interests, Kenneth also worked as a nurse's aide at Sunridge Care and Rehabilitation in Belen. He was employed by Eul & Lopez Engineering Firm as a draftsman and was responsible for drafting beautiful homes in Valencia County. Kenneth's son, Kenneth Jr., and his sister, Anita Perea Munoz, preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Molly Perea; his one special daughter, Leeann; two brothers, Matthew, Leonard and wife, Vivian; loving nephews, Carlos, Michael, Andrew, Aaron; and one special niece, Rayanna. He is also survived by his many loving aunts and uncles. Kenneth was a very caring person and always had a great amount of compassion for those who knew him. With regard to Kenneth's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 7:30 p.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM, is in charge of arrangements.