Alexander Perez

Corporal Alexander C. Perez, "Zander," 25, of Kerrville, TX passed from this life on July 18, 2015 in Kerrville, TX. This beautiful soul came into the world on August 9, 1989. He was the youngest of three children born to Alex and Cynthia Perez. \r\n \r\nZander spent his first 6 years of life in Kerrville. Then in 1995 he, his mother and sisters moved to Greeley, CO where Cynthia met and later married Dan Saffer. He spent his school years in Greeley and his summers in Kerrville, TX. \r\n \r\nIn 2008 Zander graduated from Greeley Central High School. That year he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served as a 0311- Rifleman until honorably discharged on October 13, 2012. His deployments included 2010 USSPELELIU and 2013-2014 SW Asia (Afghan) Tour. Throughout his military career Zander received several commendations: the Navy Meritorious Unit commendation, 2 Sea Service Deployment ribbons, the Marine Corp Good Conduct medal, Global War of Terrorism service medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service medal, National Defense Service medal, and 2 Expert Rifle Badges.\r\n \r\nAfter his active duty, Zander returned to Colorado. In 2013 he moved to Kerrville, TX where he lived and worked with his dad, Alex and his uncles Andy, Albert, Frank II and Arthur until his death. \r\n\r\nZander didn't always have a lot to say, yet his beautiful smile spoke volumes. In high school he loved wearing corny t-shirts with double meanings. He would just sit and grin while people read them and worked it out in their minds. Family was everything to Zander. He loved being Uncle "Z" and spending time with his niece and nephews. He enjoyed fishing with his dad and uncle, going to movies with friends and family and loved quality time spent barbequing with them all. Anyone that knew Zander could attest to the fact that he had a heart of gold. He was caring and very compassionate. Zander was the type of man that would give his shirt off his back to help someone. The loss of this gentle soul will leave a big hole in the hearts of all that knew and loved him. \r\n \r\nZander was preceded in death by his grandparents Ramon L. Ybarra, Sr; Frank Perez, Sr.; Ross and Pearl Saffer; his Uncle Jeff Saffer and cousin Sebastian Ybarra. \r\n \r\nThose left to mourn his passing include his parents Cynthia and Dan Saffer of Greeley, CO; Alex Perez of Kerrville, TX; his siblings Crystal Perez and her daughter Brynlee Chae Hasley, Angie Larsen and husband Ben; David Saffer and his wife Alicia and their sons Rayden, Gauge and Judah all of Greeley, CO; Michael and Alex Perez II of Kerrville, TX; and grandmothers Janie Perez of Kerrville, TX and Mary Ybarra of Centerpoint, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.\r\n \r\nA viewing will be held on July 23, 2015 at the Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville, TX from 5-7 p.m. A Memorial service will be held on July 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery.\r\n \r\nHonorary Pallbearers will be Michael Perez, Alex Perez II, David Saffer, Andy Perez, Frank Perez II, Albert Perez, Arthur Perez, Oliver Mendoza, Mathew Downs, David Ybarra, Raymond L. Ybarra Jr (Yogi), Danny Ybarra, Jim Rodriguez, Amos Rosales, Grabiel Osorio, Nick Engerran and Josh Elliott.\r\n \r\nA memorial service will be held for Colorado friends and family at a later date in Greeley, CO.\r\n \r\nMemorial donations in honor of Zander's life may be sent to Grimes Funeral Chapels.\r\n \r\nThe family of Zander wishes to extend their sincere thanks for all of the support, meals and messages the community, family and friends have showered upon them at this difficult time.\r\n \r\n[contact-form-7 id="73" title="Send Condolences"]