It is with deepest sorrow we announce that United States Marine Corps Corporal Emilio Bernardo Perez (aka Milo and Sharkbait), age 22, our most beloved husband, son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 while stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Those who knew Emilio, even just a little, lost a bright shining light in their lives. Emilio will be missed deeply every day and every minute by his family. We will remember most his silliness and irresistible smile.
Emilio graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, AZ in 2016. He followed his dream to serve our country and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. Emilio became a field radio operator and deployed from December 2018 to July 2019 to the Middle East with Combat Logistics Battalion 22. Emilio loved the Marine Corps so much he was looking forward to reenlisting. He will never be forgotten by the Marines and Sailors that worked with him.
Emilio is survived by his wife, Nicole Perez, parents Yolanda Perez and Victor Perez, brother Gabriel Perez, grandmother Augustina Cervantes and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home located at 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, with a Visitation held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M., Rosary Prayers from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M., Sharing Memories 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Interment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024. Condolences and Hugs from Home may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Katherine Cervantes
My deepest condolences Yolanda & the rest of the family. Gosh I remember Emilio as child. So so sorry for your loss. This is so hard to even imagine. Prayer for you all.
Veronica Conner
Our condolences to your family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your son who was so close to you. With love, your cousin Veronica Conner & Family.
Becky Coomer
Our deepest Condolences in this unthinkable time in your lives. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Just know all the beautiful memories will be cherished forever in the special place in your heart where Emilio will always live!
Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
He is safe in the loving arms of Christ Jesus.
The Coomer Family
Jaime Flores
Yolanda and family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Emilio. We are holding you in our hearts and keeping you in our prayers during this very difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathies. Love Jaime Flores & Family.
Jeff Keck
So very sorry for your loss. We first saw Emilio in Heber when he was just a little kid. Your family has been great neighbors to our son. May God’s peace descend on you all in this time.
Steve Cervantes
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of your son. Know that our prayers are with Emilio, as with you and your family. God Bless you Yolanda, Tia Tina and all of your family. Love: Your cousins Steve and Tina Cervantes..
Cindy perez
My deepest condolences I can only imagine what you’re going thru primo Victor & family. He’s not here in the flesh, but always in spirit. He was one soevioguy. He was loving, caring, selfless & super smart, while being shy. I know he’s at peace & I hope you all are doing as well. If you need someone to talk to or vent on, I’m ALWAYS here for you Lito. God bless you, Gabriel, Yolanda and especially Milio.
Alex C. & Jennie Chavez
Yolanda, please know we are so very sorry for the loss of your son, Emilio. Although we can’t be there with you in person to support you during this time of grief, our thoughts and prayers have and will continue to be with you, your son and the family. His time here with us was brief, but he accomplished so much for you to be proud of. May the memories you have of his precious life comfort you today and forever, until you meet again. May he rest in peace.
Our heartfelt condolences,
Alex C. & Jennie Chavez
Cynthia L. Chavez
Yolanda, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son, Emilio. As a mom, my heart breaks for you and your son. It is one of the most unnatural circumstances, no parent should outlive their child. I only wish I had more than these words to offer you during this difficult time.
May God bless you and comfort you today and always,
Your cousin Cynthia L. Chavez