Pedro Perez, III

Pedro Perez III June 26, 1934 – November 9, 2026

Pedro Perez III, 92, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. He was born on June 26, 1934, to Pedro Perez II and Paula Villarreal from Cotulla, TX.

Pedro is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Irenia Perez, and his daughter, Flora Estrada. He is survived by his loving children: Petra (Rafael Sr.) Cardona of Austin, TX; Irene (Raymundo Sr.) Martinez of Ingleside, IL; San Juanita (Francisco) Garza of McHenry, IL; Angie (Santos) Flores of North Aurora, IL; and Pete Jr. (Estella) Perez of Addison, IL. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Rafael Cardona Jr., Isidro Cardona, Danny (Ruby) Cardona, Petra Cardona, Raymundo Jr. (Ruby) Martinez, Leroy (Amy) Martinez, Emmamay (the late Jose Luis) Vazquez, Rachel (the late Francisco) Murillo, Roxann (Devin) Tershel, Francisco Garza III, Michelle Navarro (the late Joseph Zuniga), Marie Navarro, Stephani (Francesco) Provinzano, Sophia Flores, Alicia Flores, Josh Perez, Jay Perez, Tony Estrada Jr., and Gabriel Estrada. Pedro also leaves behind 40 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bruno Perez, Angelita, and Domingo Perez. Pedro’s legacy will live on through the many generations of family he leaves behind.

His 92 years of life were filled with countless memories and the blessing of watching his family grow through five generations. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is now resting in God’s eternal peace, reunited with his beloved wife and daughter. The love and legacy he leaves behind will be cherished for generations to come.

Pallbearers for Pedro Perez III: 

Pete Perez Jr

Brandon Zuniga

Ray Martinez Jr

Ralph Cardona Jr

Frank Garza Jr

Tony Estrada Jr

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For additional information, please visit www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122