Perla Obregon

It is with a grieving and sorrowful heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Perla Yvette Sanchez Obregon.-She finished her earthly journey on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at a local hospital.

Perla grew up in Zapata, Texas and was educated there, having graduated from Zapata High School in 1993.-Upon her graduation, she enrolled at UT PAN AM in Edinburg then transferred to Texas A&M International University having received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2001.-After her graduation, God put a special person in her life, Gustavo, whom she immediately fell in love with and got married too.-This union was further enriched by the three beautiful children she and her husband raised.-

Perla was truly a devoted person to love, life and family.-She had a tremendous joy and selfless self to always give to all who needed love.-Her parents and brother will always cherish those wonderful and countless memories that were etched throughout their lives.-

She has fulfilled God's plan for her on earth and has become an angel who will continue to watch over us from heaven.-She never gave up on life and remained our perfect Perla until the end.-May you rest from your labors, for your good deeds go with you, Amen.

Perla leaves behind her husband of 12 plus years of marriage:-Gustavo Obregon, Sr.; children:-Bianka Ivette Obregon, Gustavo Obregon, Jr. and Valerie Tabitha Obregon; her parents: Emilio Javier Sanchez, Sr and Adamina Pena; brother: Emilio Javier (Roxanna) Sanchez, Jr.; paternal grandparents: Jose Antonio (Amanda) Sanchez; maternal grandparents: Emilio (+Flora) Pena as well as a great number of aunts, uncles, cousins, other beloved relatives and many friends.