Ruben "Big Poppa"C. Perez Sr. of King City passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday November 20, 2020.

Ruben was born on March 18, 1942 in Edinburg Texas, to Alfredo and Manuela (Castilleja) Perez of Edinburg Texas.

Ruben came to California at the age of 20 with his parents and 8 siblings, where they settled in Greenfield, Ca.

Ruben met and married the love of his life MaryAlice (Govea) Perez in 1964 in Greenfield, Ca where they raised their 3 children. Ruben worked as a mechanic and truck driver for many years, until he retired in 2008. He loved to spend time with his family here in California and in Texas. He loved watching all his grandkids and great grandkids play sports, and traveling to all the casinos he could.

Ruben is survived in life by his wife of 56 years MaryAlice (Govea) Perez of King City, his brothers Ernest (Lisa) Perez of Temecula, Danny Perez of Texas, sister Victoria (Juesto) Salas of Texas, his 3 children Annette (Javier) Lopez of Greenfield, Ruben (Theresa) Perez Jr. of King City, and Monica (Humberto) Lopez of Greenfield. As well as 14 grandkids and 19 great grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruben is preceded in death by his parents Alfredo and Manuela Perez, brothers Joe (Connie) Perez and John (Irene) Perez both of Greenfield. Sisters Yolanda of Sunnyside Washington, and Adelina of Texas his son in law Javier (Annette) Lopez of Greenfield, and grandson Ruben "Little" Perez III of King City.

Due to the current pandemic there will be a private rosary for the family

A public viewing will be held at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel from 1pm-5pm on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

A Public Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at St. John's Catholic Church in King City. All are welcomed to attend.