Lazaro "Larry" Perez, Jr., 90 of Plainview, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his residence. Viewing for Mr. Perez will be on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 2:00pm until 8:00pm with a Holy Rosary being recited at 6:00pm, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiated by Father George Poonely. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Lemons Funeral Home Plainview.

Lazaro was born in Temple, Texas to Lazaro Perez, Sr., and Maria (Jimenez) Perez on December 17, 1933. He married the love of his life, Berta Arevalo on September 24, 1953, in Belton, Texas and together had seven children. He worked as a cement contractor and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview.

Lazaro was an avid minister of the church. He enjoyed fishing and working in his yard. He especially loved spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his son, Luciano Perez; parents, Lazaro, Sr., and Maria Perez; grandson, Fabian Perez; and a brother, Frank Perez.

Lazaro leaves behind his wife of seventy beautiful years full of love and family. Those left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy are his three sons: Raul Perez of San Antonio, Lazaro Perez III "Castro" and his wife, Josie of Plainview, and Daniel Perez and his wife, Jo Ann of Houston; his three daughters: Yolanda Perez of Plainview, Joann Perez of Georgetown, and Selma Perez of Fort Worth; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.