Eduardo Perez

Eduardo Perez, 58, of San Angelo, Texas, formerly of Peoria, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Veteran's Medical Center in Big Spring, TX. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring, TX. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Eduardo was born March 1, 1957 in Del Rio, TX and married Karen Babin, March 1, 1993 in Peoria, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He loved to fish and tend his garden and had a love for animals. He was known for his big heart and always helping others. Eduardo is survived by his wife, Karen Lisa Perez, of San Angelo; a son, Jason Perez, of Peoria, Illinois; a daughter, Jenica Babin and husband, Sam Dixson, of Peoria, Illinois; three grandchildren, Maurice Babin, Nevaeh Dixson, and Jaden Perez; eight sisters; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervey Francisco Perez and Esperanza Perez, and one brother. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,