Alfonso V Perea

Alfonso Perea passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta with interment following at Mesa View Cemetery.
Al was born on June 8, 1941 to Alcario and Della (Trujillo) Perea, in Edith, Colorado. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church in Lumberton, New Mexico. He attended school at Pagosa Springs, CO and Ignacio, CO.
On June 28, 1959, Al married Ida Archuleta in Delta, Colorado. To this union three children were born. The couple moved to Grand Junction in 1962 where they raised their family. He remarried on February 14, 2016 to Emma Portillo, where he enjoyed traveling and visiting family members.
Al worked as a mechanic and carpenter for 28 years with School District 51; He attended Iglesias La Viña. In early years, he served in the Ministry of Helps at Zion Assembly of God. His purpose was fulfilled by using his unique talents of building and construction, he dedicated himself to serving others. Al enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, four-wheeling, playing his keyboard, guitar, carpentry, upholstery and was a great cook.
He is survived by his wife Emma Perea of Grand Junction, CO; children: Linda Peter of Albany, OR, Jimmy (Cherie) Perea of Grand Junction, CO, and Dotti Peralta of Grand Junction, CO; a sister, Tina Sandoval of Silt, CO; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, spouse Ida Perea, brother, Steve Perea, sister Nettie Lovato.
Memorial contributions can be made in Al’s name to Hope West Hospice 2757 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, CO.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
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