Luis (Tata) Hector Perez

Luis (Tata) Hector Perez, age 28 of New Ulm, Minnesota, formerly of Ulysses, Kansas, died unexpectedly in a car accident in rural New Ulm on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Luis Hector Perez was born April 8, 1995, in Johnson City, Kansas, to Blanca Irene Lopez and Guadalupe Perez Garcia.

He was a 2013 graduate from Ulysses High School in Ulysses, Kansas, and he furthered his education working in the electrician field. Luis worked as an electrician at numerous locations around the state but most recently worked at Tony Downs Foods in Madelia, Minnesota. When he wasn’t working, Luis enjoyed grilling and eating, singing, and playing with his son, Nicolas. Although his passing is sudden and unexpected to all, countless memories of good times shared with Luis will forever stay in the hearts and minds of all who knew him best. Blessed be his memory.

Luis is survived by his mother, Blanca Lopez of Garden City, Kansas; his father, Guadalupe Perez of Mexico; his son, Nicolas Cebastian Perez of New Ulm; his significant other, Marissa Martinez of New Ulm; his sister, Irene Perez of Dallas, Texas; his brothers, Jose Guadalupe Perez of Wichita, Kansas, and Victor Isaac Perez of Hays, Kansas; and many other family members and friends.

Rosary will be Friday, December 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM and Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM both at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Reverend Eric Gyamfi officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 22, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to Luis Hector Perez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.