Jess Manuel Perez was born into glory on Sept. 8, 2010.  Honoring his desire to be surrounded by family, he died in his home in Turlock. 

He is survived by his wife, Chara; his father, Jess Perez; mother, Mary Hernandez; grandmothers,  Felicitas Perez and Juanita Ortiz; brothers,  Jason Perez (Maribel ) and  Eric Perez; sister, Erin Newman (Nathan); his second mother, Becky Walia (Ajit); Chara's sister, Christine Bresnahan; parents, Tony and Dawn Dronkers; nieces, Briana, Reagan Newman, Elizabeth, Madeline and Reagan Bresnahan; nephews, Isaac and Nicholas; MHA ICU family; and cousins. 

Viewing will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, with a Rosary vigil at 6 p.m., at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at the Winton Cemetery. 

He is greatly loved and missed.