Evangeline Perez, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 01, 2026 at the age of 85.

Born to Elvira Amaro and Pete Perez, Evangeline grew up with a vibrant spirit and a deep commitment to her faith and family. She was a proud graduate of Rio Grande High School, Class of 1959. Following high school, she dedicated herself to her faith, honorably serving a mission for her church in Del Rio, Texas—where she met the father of her children.

Evangeline’s greatest joy and proudest achievement was the family she built. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Felix Martinez Jr., and later by her second husband, Robert Mikesell.

Her legacy lives on through her four children, who carry forward her strength and love: her daughters, Yvonne Perez Mikkelsen and Yvette Perez Nowak; and her sons, Felix Perez Martinez III and Jason Perez Martinez.

She was the proud matriarch to a large, blossoming family. Her love multiplied with the arrival of her seven grandchildren: Allisha, Dominique, Dillon, Jacqueline, Daniel, Megan, and Emma. She was equally blessed to cherish eight great-grandchildren: Joslyn, Hasani, Dane, Bradley, Charlotte, Remington, Forrest, and Leo.

Evangeline remains a beloved sister and is survived by her siblings: Pete and Karen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvira and Pete and siblings Esperanza, Ricardo, Pepe, Clifford, and Diana.Evangeline will be remembered for her enduring faith, her devotion to her family, and the warmth she extended to everyone who knew her. Her memory will be forever held in the hearts of those she loved.