Perez, Linda C. B.'s Obituary
Linda Carol Black Perez, age 78, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, April 12, 2025, in Tacoma, WA surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 29, 1947, in Tamuning, Guam, a daughter of Ana Roberto and Thomas Jefferson Black.
Linda is preceded by her beloved loving husband, Agapito (Pete) Salas Perez and her parents, Ana & Thomas; her sister, Betty Jo Hemsing Dungca; nephews, Wallace H. Dungca & Francis H. Dungca; stepson, Joseph Perez and two great grandchildren, Angel & Azelie Tuncap.
Linda will be dearly missed by Felix Cruz, her two daughters and their husbands, Lanalee & Peter Gervacio, and Jacqueline (Pinki) Dungca Benafel & Eric Benafel; three sons and their wives, Daniel H. Jr. & Yun-Hsin Han (Cindy) Dungca, Dwayne & Victoria Dungca, and Daniel James III & Junida Dungca; stepchildren, Kenny & Carolyn Perez, Lillian Perez Cole, Melvin Perez, and Peggy Perez Goff; her sister, Annabelle Cruz and brother, Howard Hemsing. She will be cherished by her grandchildren (great grandchildren) as follows: Peter Jr. & Jovan Gervacio (Christian Gervacio) Danielle Gervacio-Graff & Marcus Graff (Mowgli) Rachel Dungca Bascon & Jude Bascon (Mason Ty San Nicolas & Jerrick Lee Bascon) Zachary & Rei Ichimura Dungca (Kai Matuma Dungca) Janell & AJ Tuncap (Ethan, Aveah, Tobey, Elyjah, Madden, Bella, Taytem, Leiah, Mila, Blaise, Karys, and Tasi) Thomas NM & Shantae Cabrera Pereda (Pheenyx and Khylo) Briannalee Pereda & Will Merino Amanda Reyes & Derrick Lyon (Caylie Reyes and Kaydence Lyon) Ryan & Neolanie Reyes (Ry’ani and Ryan Reyes) Kyle Reyes & Ilanie Megofna (Damon & Monae Megona Zane, Zavion, and Ivan Bamba & Kylie Reyes) Jade Lin, Dana Rose, Danielle Joy, and Janine Hope Dungca.
Linda will also be loved and missed by her honorary children and their families, Melody Dungca Cepeda & Jan Denise Dungca Celestial; cousin Esther Stein; goddaughter Aiyana Ruiz; niece Julia Dungca & families and many other family and friends who shared memories with her.
After moving to the States in 1983, she continued to be a part of the community through culture by being an active member and contributor to the Women's Chamorro Club in the Bay Area. She loved cooking for her loved ones and tending to her garden. Known as the "Bell of the Ball," she loved dressing up and dancing at parties. Linda had impacted the lives of everyone that she had ever met. With also being one of the eldest in the family, a lot of the responsibility was handed onto her. She encountered and faced so much in her life while also being able to raise a beautiful family: 2 daughters and 3 sons.
Linda was the one who brought her family together by feeding us, cleaning us, loving us, and by simply being there for us. She was selfless, always putting those around her first. Before Linda passed, she was surrounded by the people who truly loved her. Some may not have been physically present; nevertheless, Linda was still able to hear their voices before she went, even if it was just through a phone call.
A few years ago, Linda was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease that affects memory and mental functions. This made life harder for her and those around her; however, her family continued to remain positive and ensure that she knew she was and always will be loved. She spent the last 5 years in WA where she was closer to family.
Linda will always be in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. In celebration of Linda’s life, Memorial Services will start with the Viewing and Prayer on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm at Mountain View Funeral Home. A Mass will be held the following day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church followed by her Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery.
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