Jose Peralez Jr.

Jose Peralez, Jr., 92, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in San Manuel, Texas, Mr. Peralez had lived in Edinburg most of his life. Jose was a longtime, dedicated educator who touched the lives of many throughout his 37 years as an educator. His teaching career began in San Isidro ISD and continued in Edinburg CISD. His legacy will continue through all those he touched.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene V. Peralez; parents, Jose and Jesusa Peralez; and four siblings.
Jose is survived by his three children, Jose (Geena) Peralez III, Luis Carlos (Myrna G.) Peralez, Norma Irene (Fermin) Gonzalez III, all of Edinburg; five grandchildren, Dolores, Gabrielle, Ilianna, Amanda and Jacqueline; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Bernadette Irene; and one brother, Hector Peralez.
Our family would like to thank The Bridges Assisted Living and Tree of Life Hospice for all the care that they demonstrated for our beloved father during the last year and a half of his life
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary Friday, January 27, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 12 noon Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.