Urvano Perez

Urvano (Sodie) Perez went to be with our heavenly Father on May 20, 2018. Born on May 25, 1936 in Bartlett, Texas where he grew up with his two brothers working on the family farm. Urvano began his career at Ralph Wilson Plastics but soon found his passion for barbeque. He owned Bartlett Meat Locker, Centennial Hall and Perez Barbeque thereafter. He retired from Perez Barbecue after 30 years. He loved God and would continue to pray each day as he stayed strong thru his illness. Sodie loved his kids and his grandkids unconditionally, he never met a stranger and had the biggest heart when it came to others and family. He loved to fish, tell you stories about his life, play dominos with friends at the “Pit” and then later with a group of friends in town.

Sodie is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Juanita Herrera Perez; his stepmom, Petra Perez; brother, Margarito Perez and granddaughter Michelle Perez.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Alvarez of Taylor, Texas. Children: daughter, Linda Mendoza (Tomas) and son, Victor Perez all of Bartlett, TX. Stepchildren: Melissa Martinez (Paul Gary) of Round Rock, TX, Christopher Trevino (Alia) of Canada, Brenda Alvarez of San Antonio, TX, Arlene Aldrete (Ephraim) of Taylor, TX, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Brother, Felix Perez. Sisters: Julia Aldrete, Senaida Lopez and Silveria Tschoener.

Visitation will be held at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas on Wednesday, May 23 ^rd from 6 to 7 pm. Rosary to begin at 7 pm.

Mass will be held at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas on Thursday, May 24 ^th at 10 am. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.