Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 with family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Emma; daughter, Sandra; son, David; grandchildren, Brandon, Ali, Tyler and Diego; and siblings, Samuel, Pablo, Benjamin, Ruth and Juan. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Maria; and siblings, Hugo, Silviano, Haciel and Elias. Dan was born on December 5, 1931 in Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. He came to the United States on a college scholarship and studied psychology. Dan dedicated his career to corrections, working as a counselor, a State Juvenile Probation Officer and Chief U.S. Probation Officer for the District of New Mexico. After retirement in 1994, Dan taught Criminal Justice courses at CNM, where he was honored with Teacher of the Year in his first year of instruction. He and his wife were longtime members of First Presbyterian Church and spent many years volunteering in church activities. Dan was an excellent photographer and was never without his camera. Dan was an exemplary husband and doted on his wife, never forgetting an anniversary or special occasion. He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be remembered for his love of life and dedication to his family. Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400