Michael Perez Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Perez in Defiance, Ohio, born in Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Perez to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Michael's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Perez and Martha Perez; and his mother-in-law Lilian Sanders. He is survived by: his wife Nancy L. Perez; his children, Scott M. Perez (Kathy), Jennifer C. Wicks (Ken) and Kelsey M. Perez; and his granddaughters, Reese, Harper Perez and Briella Smith.
If you are so inclined, donations in Mike's name may be made to Project Healing Waters which provides assistance to wounded veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing (https://projecthealingwaters.org) or to Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, https://pages.lls.org.
