Ofelia Perez, age 91, left this earth surrounded by her loved ones on November 25, 2020, to be reunited with the Lord and her departed loved ones. She was born on June 5, 1929, in East Chicago, Indiana, born to Aurora and Alfredo Gonzalez. On September 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Roberto T. Perez, Sr. She is survived by her loving children, Rose Mary Antonacopulos, Sonia (Brian Barrios, a loving son-in-law, who gave her strength, support and treated her like a mother) Martha (Gerardo) Ortiz, Richard (Mary, a loving daughter-in-law, whom she cherished like a daughter) Perez, daughter-in-law, Alma Perez; loving grandchildren, Niko Antonacopulos (her affectionate grandson), Crystal Antonacopulos (Her treasured granddaughter), Vincent Lopez ( pampered, encouraged, and always made her feel beautiful) other loving grandchildren, Gerardo Ortiz, Jr., David Ortiz, Melanie Ortiz, Richard (Patty) Perez, Jr., Jessica Perez (Jaime Cerbantes), Robert Perez, III, Christopher (Patty) Perez, Rosann Arnold, and Marcella Perez; great-grandchildren, Jaimito, Reina and Ximena; sisters, Estella Navarro and Eva Martinez; special friend, Guadalupe Garibay; loving god-daughter, Yolonda Ganibay, and a host of other loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Roberto T. Perez; mother, Aurora Navarro, son, Robert "Bobby" Perez, Jr.; brother, Alfredo Gonzalez and grandson, Emilio. Ofelia Perez was a fulltime wife and mother, who raised her 5 wonderful children with much love, devotion, time and energy ! There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for them. She always said "Ya Ninos" and "Ya Cortale". Little things in life made her happy... Be it a hug or a kiss, her Novelas. She had a special influence on all of her children. Each one acquired "Unique Trait" from her. She was briefly employed with Queen Anne Candy Company in Hammond and was a devoted Catholic. Due to New Covid-19 restrictions, services for Mrs. Perez will be PRIVATE !
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