Butchild “Butch” Perez

Butchild “Butch” Perez, 85, of Giddings, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. Butchild Perez was born on April 13, 1930 in Northrup, the son of Jesus and Jesusa (Ortega) Perez. He was united in marriage to Herminia Gonzales on May 14, 1950 in Giddings. Butch is survived by his wife of 65 years, Herminia Perez of Giddings; three daughters, Virginia and Ramiro Cantu of Giddings, Mary Frances Arriaga of Giddings and Christine of Giddings; two sons, Father Greg Perez and Doug Flores of New Jersey and Barry and Angie Perez of San Antonio; twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; two brothers,  Ben Helen Perez of Austin and Jesse and Linda Perez of Austin; one sister, Jean Escalante of Austin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Giddings. Burial followed in the Giddings City Cemetery.