Ramon Salas Perez

Ramon Salas Perez, 99, passed away peacefully on Monday September 12, 2022 in Kingsburg, California. Ramon was born in La Yesca, Nayarit, Mexico on January 20, 1923 as the only child to Joaquin Perez and Petra Salas. Ramon was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He married his first wife, Cecilia Reyes in 1952 and had 4 sons: Alex, Tony, Ben, and Hector Perez. After Cecilia died in 1975, he remarried Irene Casta�eda (passed away December 2021) in 1976. Together, they adopted a daughter, Lorena Perez-Garcia and completed their family. Ramon came to the United States during World War II as part of the Bracero Program between the US and Mexico. Ramon established himself as a resident, and worked toward his dream of becoming a farmer. He was able to accomplish his goals by purchasing two orchards Southeast of Kingsburg. During his farming career, Ramon grew peaches, grapes for raisin harvest, oranges and pistachios. Some of his family's fondest memories are of their Grandpa (or "Lolo" to his great-grandchildren) driving his tractor and forklift during the summer harvest season, and driving his 1978 Ford pickup truck. Ramon is survived by his loving daughter Lorena Perez-Garcia and husband Robert Garcia, their 2 dogs Mia and Luke (Leia was a passed granddog); Alex Perez and wife Lupe Perez, their children Jason Perez and wife Liv Perez (Ethan, Anders, Vivienne), Regina Kutches and husband Christopher Kutches (Xavier and Lucia Irene); Tony Perez and wife Elaine Perez, their children Stephanie Amaral and husband Joaquin Amaral (JT, Zachary, Olivia), and Anthony Ramon and wife Alyssa Perez; Benjamin Perez and wife Pauline Perez, their children Cecilia Cummings and husband Thomas Cummings, RoseAna Perez Araujo and husband Art Araujo (Abel and Jacob) and Steven Perez (Daphne, Madalyn and Mia); Hector Perez and wife Maria, their children Christian and Gabby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to especially thank Marta Casillas of Hinds Hospice. Marta took wonderful care of him, as well as provided a sense of comfort to Ramon's family members during their last days with him. Viewing will be held 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel, 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg with the Rosary being held at 6:00 PM, also at Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel, 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1275 Smith Street, Kingsburg immediately followed by interment at Kingsburg Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Ramon Salas Perez

January 20, 1923 - September 12, 2022