Roll Call Tribute

Melissa Ann Perez 

September 15, 1965 - December 22, 2022 

Melissa Ann Perez ‘87, 57 years old, of Austin, Texas took our Lord’s merciful hand on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She left us unexpectedly after a four-month battle with pneumonia.

She was born on September 15, 1965, in Cotulla, Texas, the beloved daughter of Ofelia and Robert Perez, Jr. Melissa grew up in College Station, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1987 with a BS in Computer Science. After graduation, she resided in Austin for over 30 years, spending her entire career in the tech industry.

Melissa is preceded in death by her father, Robert, and is survived by her mother, Ofelia. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Guy ‘85 and Monica Perez ‘87 of Katy, Texas, and their three daughters, Kathryn ‘19, Lauryn ‘21, and Madelyn.

She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew and loved her. Melissa was a loving and compassionate daughter, sister and friend who touched the lives of many. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed.

Visitation will start at 6:45pm on Thursday - January 5th 2023, followed by recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday - January 6th at 12pm, followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. All services will be held at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas. Rite of Committal will be at 3:30pm at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock in Austin, Texas. Pallbearers are Dr. Tom Brown, Jerry Easterbrook, Bennie Maldonado, Deacon Mark Molchen, Byron Todd, and Bobby Vernengo.