Jesse S. Perez, 84, a longtime resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1941 in Dickinson, Texas to parents, Ignacio R. Perez and Grace Segura.

Before retiring, he worked as a roadway inspector for the Texas Highway Department. Following his retirement, he worked as an independent consultant supporting the Texas Highway Department.

He enjoyed his road trips and frequently visited friends in Jasper, Texas. He was a caring man, with love for his family, and he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Manuela Perez and sisters, Minnie Garza and her husband, Robert, and Grace Mendez.

He leaves behind to treasure his memory, son, Mike Navarro (Denise); sister, Carmen Silva (Max); grandchildren, Michael Navarro (Jessica), and Erica Navarro (Kiko); five great-grandchildren, and companion and caregiver, Paulina Alejandre, her children, George Senteno (Andrea), Daniel Senteno (Brittany), Alex Chavez (Susan Gonzales), and her grandchildren, Angel Chavez and Jason Chavez.

Service date and time will be added soon.