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Perea -- Don Perea, 93 years of age, was called home to rest in God on Sunday, June 13, 1999. Don was born in Valencia on July 3, 9105 into the large Ferminio Perea family. Don Perea was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Aragon Perea; and by two daughters, Lillie Perea Jacquez and Rosa Perea; and a dear son-in-law, Maurice Royal. Survivors include one sister, Victoria Chavez of Oakland, CA. Don's surviving children are, Joe and Louisa Perea, Dan and Nellie and Clarence Perea of Albuquerque, Prudy Perea Mondragon and Ramon, Bea Perea Aragon and Tony, and Frances Roybal of Albuquerque, and Palmira Perea Hay and Steve of Lubbock, TX. He is survived by 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. One additional survivor is Joaquin Lopez, the primary care taker of Mr. Perea for more than two years. We thank God that we were blessed to have our Daddy for almost 94 years. Daddy will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A Rosary for Mr. Perea will be be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 14, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Fr. Roger Bourgeois, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Peralta, NM with Joseph Perea, Leroy Perea, Paul Perea, Mark Mondragon, Eddie Aragon, and Chris Perea serving as pallbearers. The rest of his grandchildren will serve as Honorary pallbearers. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun June 13, 1999