Carmen Perez

Carmen Hernandez Perez, 93, died on May 15, 2021 at home in Frankfort, Indiana.  She was born November 11, 1927 in Mexico City, Mexico to Miguel Hernandez and Lucina Alcantara Morales.

She married Luis Perez on December 12, 1948 in Mexico City.  He passed away in December 2018.  Carmen, who was a housewife, lovingly cared for her husband and their children.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, playing games such as Loteria, and helping people in need.  She loved to be with her children and grandchildren and they loved to be with her.

She is survived by her children Margarita Perez, Jose Luis Perez (Solidad), Felipe Perez, Sr, Juan Perez (Norma), Guadalupe Perez, Gloria Leonard (Jerry), Rene Perez (Olga), Adriana Bolanos (Jaime), Guillermo Perez (Graciela).  Also, 30 grandchildren, Luis Ricardo (Jaunita), Jose Ricardo (Loraine), Edgar (Judy), Jesus (Elii), Felipe, Jr., Tony, Miguel, Elizabeth, Leonardo, Gabriela, Miguel Angel, Wendy, Carol, Christian (Amy), Felipe ( Esmeralda),  Michelle, Heather, Chris, Veronica (Ariel), Tania (Chase), Nancy Carolina, Karla, Carmen (Eb), Antonio Sebastian, David, Alexander, Guillermo, Jr., Eric, Daniel, and Julian. Also 26 great-granchildren and one great-great-granchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters, and sons Ricardo and Antonio.

Genda Funeral Home is conducting the arrangements.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Cochran officiating.  Burial will be in Chicago on Saturday.