Encarnacion "Chon" Perales

Encarnacion “Chon” Perales Mr. Encarnacion “Chon” Perales, 85, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Perales was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was married for 59 years to the love of his life. After the loss of his father at a young age, he shared in providing for his mother and siblings. He later joined the United States Military and served his country with humility and pride. At home Mr. Perales enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid softball player and loved to sing and dance. He was known by family and friends for his sense of humor, many catch phrases and his infectious smile. He was a man of faith. For the majority of his life, he worked for CPL, working for 29 years, until retirement. While he may have not been a boastful man, he was but a Shepherd to those who knew him. His quiet demeanor is not timidness but silent wisdom. He was forever watchful, patient and prudent: for his flock was never in danger. We are honored to know that our Shepherd will continue to be with us through memory and spirit. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lydia S. Perales; parents, Serapio and Aurora Perales; sister, Maria Antonia Arredondo; brother, Heriberto (Julie) Perales; sister in law, Minerva Ochoa. Mr. Perales is survived by his children, Ricardo (Annabell) Perales, Diana (Jaime) Rodriguez, Rene (Olga) Perales, Daniel (Tani Ann) Perales, Nora Lydia Garza; grandchildren, Drina Sanders, Elisa Vargas, Christiann Perales, Diana Melissa (Rene) Ramos, Rebecca Rodriguez-Dunn (Joshua Dunn), Jaime David (Shaye) Rodriguez, Selina Sanchez, Rene Perales II, Daniel Perales II, Nicholas Perales, Khiry Adam Perales, Jessica M. Garza, Amanda Gabriela Garza; great grandchildren, Bruce Sanchez, Emma Grace Rodriguez, Nicholas David Rodriguez; brother, Enrique (Guillermina) Perales; sister, Clementina (Ismael +) Rangel; brothers in law, Hector (Rosa) Santa Cruz, Roberto (Mercedes) Santa Cruz, Juan Jose Ochoa and numerous relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to San Luis Rey Catholic Church. A mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Air Force Honor Guard and American Legion Post 59 Honor Guard. The family would like to thank Dr. Milton Haber, Nurses on Wheels and his caregivers, Emma, Francisca, and Adriana. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.