Joaquin "PÉREZ POWER" Pérez Gonzalez

August 16, 1944 - October 2, 2022,

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joaquin "POWER" Pérez Gonzalez announces his peaceful passing on October 2, 2022, at the age of 78, with his family by his side. Joaquin's departure brings great sorrow, but his Power illuminates our family's strength and warms our hearts with fond memories of his boisterous spirit that carried any party. He was affectionately known as Tio Pan, Popeye, Tio "No Facking Around”, Abuelito de Batman, and Cookie Monster.

Joaquin was born in the town of El Salitre de Aguilares, Valle de Santiago, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. He was the third child of Ramon Pérez Figueroa and Maria Dolores Gonzalez and grew up with Fidencio, Raquel, Octavia, Etelvina, Maria Soledad, Alicia, and María "Lola" Dolores. Joaquin often recalled fond memories of his childhood in El Salitre while revealing his necessity to assume a patriarchal role with the untimely passing of his father.

Siempre fue un niño inquieto - Joaquin tended to the family ranch, herding his goats, maintaining their cornfields, and embracing the countryside atop his horse. Still young at heart, Joaquin leaned on his mother and sisters for fresh clothes and "Sweet Tamales" for supper after a long work day. Joaquin loved his sweets so much that he took extras and hid them from his siblings for a later snack. His experiences forged a standard of hard work and dedication to providing for the family.

In 1962, Joaquin immigrated to the United States in search of more opportunities with the help of his esteemed Tio Alfredo, whom he deeply respected. Joaquin began his lifelong career at La Espiga De Oro Bakery in Los Angeles, California. Shortly after, Joaquin met Maria Barrios and married in 1969. Their family grew with the arrival of their first daughter Adriana, then Marisol, then Jack, before buying their first home in Lynwood in 1973. The family grew with the additional blessings of Monica, Alfredo "Freddy," and Diego. The Pérez Family became a total of six children - three girls and three boys - essentially The Mexican Brady Bunch. Joaquin often visited his sibling in the neighboring city of Compton and spent time with his mother. Their bond was strong, as his siblings recalled. Joaquin cherished these moments close to his family.

Joaquin's generosity abounded. The sweet aroma filled every room as he often carried home freshly baked bread, still warm, from long night shifts at Frisco Baking Company in Cypress Park. After feeding his family, he would walk down the street offering warm bread to neighbors and friends. Joaquin was a giving spirit. He often gathered his children, nieces, and nephews and headed to the beach. These were special days full of memories, sandy chips, and homemade sandwiches made with his famous French rolls. He made every effort to get to the ocean to play and fish with anyone willing to get up early. The catches were slim, but the memories were bountiful.

Joaquin's legacy lives strong in his grandchildren - Jennifer, Denice, Daniel, Maximus (Max), Mateo, Moises, Grace, Olivia, Memphis, Catherine, and Zack. With every pastry treat and bold mustache, our "PÉREZ POWER" will forever roar of Joaquin Pérez Gonzalez.

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