Patricia "Pat" Luera-Perez was born on a sunny summer day in Houston, TX at Sharpstown General Hospital on 7/21/1973. She left this world far too soon at the age of 47, on 11/26/2020 at Clear Lake Memorial Hospital due to sudden-onset complications from pneumonia.

 "I love you every day. And now I will miss you every day." ― Mitch Albom 

Pat was the first child of Olga and Saul Luera. She attended Roma High School, graduating in 1991. Pat attended the University of Texas – Pan America (Edinburgh, TX) and graduated with a Bachelor's degree on 5/17/2003. Pat went on to make teaching elementary school her life's work - she taught hundreds of children over her career, which included working for several school districts, including McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX, Goose Creek ISD in Baytown, TX, Barber Hill ISD in Houston, TX, and Sheldon ISD in Clear Lake, TX. She was professionally certified in elementary reading, self-contained classroom teaching, and English as a Second Language (ESL - Spanish).

Pat's children were the most important focus of her entire life - Alexandra "Ally" Galvan, Andrew "Drew" Galvan, and Amanda Galvan. Shortly after graduating college, Pat married Geronimo "Jerry" Galvan in a small, simple ceremony in 1998. Never afraid to go her own way, Pat forged a brave path in her life by learning her own lessons and strengthening her character through trial and error. She later married Marc Perez in August 2018.

 "I'll try to be around and about. But if I'm not, then you know that I'm behind your eyelids, and I'll meet you there" ― Terence Mckenna 

More than anything, Pat was a strong-willed, independent woman who worked hard to make her children lived up to their fullest potential and ensure her family was happy. Much like her mother, Pat only wanted to see her three children smile and rest easy knowing they had everything they ever wanted. Ally, Drew, and Amanda never had any doubts how much their mother loved them. She made sure they had everything they ever needed or wanted.

 "Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained." ― Jonathan Harnisch 

As most everyone knew, purple was her favorite color – not only for clothing or accessories, but also for her first vehicle, a beloved Firebird that showcased her outgoing personality. Friends and family attest to her affinity for glitter lip glass, sometimes leaving traces of it on anyone who was lucky to receive a big, tight hug.

Funky, upbeat music is the soundtrack to Pat's life – you could always find her listening to anything with a good beat that you could dance to. Her laugh was loud and contagious, and she never hesitated to let it ring out in a crowd of people. Conversation came easy to Pat – she loved to talk and share stories about her work and her family, making connections with people through her outgoing demeanor wherever she happened to be.

 "Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief." ― Christopher Pike 

Pat was fond of cooking, trying new dishes and always bringing the broccoli-cheese-rice casserole to Thanksgiving dinners. Family holidays were small, intimate affairs where everyone was welcome into her home. When Pat's family walked in, they received a warm greeting and immediately got to work to pitch in because Pat made sure that family gatherings were a collaborative effort. She was a fan of playing Loteria, an authentic mexican card game, during Christmas time, playing for laughs and lovingly teasing some of the children for their Spanish pronunciation.

Houston sports teams were a large part of Pat's activities – she rooted for the Rockets basketball team, the Astros baseball team, and especially the Houston Texans football team – she (like many people) was a huge fan of JJ Watt and he always brought a smile to her face. As much as she loved attending loud, rowdy Houston sports games, Pat also enjoyed curling up with a good book and her love of learning new things continued throughout her life. She was curious and interested in life.

Pat went the extra mile to make her children feel loved – she took her daughter Ally and niece Brianna to Las Vegas as a Christmas gift for Ally to see George Straight live in concert. The girls made sure to get dressed up and enjoyed their time together.

 "Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." Shannon Alder 

Pat is preceded in death: Father Saul Luera, Sr. (Roma, TX). Grandmother Celia Pena and grandfather Armando Pena (Roma, TX). Maternal Aunt Gracelia "Gracie" Garza and her husband Lazaro Garza (Katy, TX)

 Psalm 147:3  He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 

Pat is survived by her loving, grieving family: Her husband Marc Perez (Clear Lake, TX). Her three children Alexandra "Ally" Galvan, Andrew "Drew" Galvan, and Amanda Galvan and their father Gerry Galvan. Mother Olga Pena Maldonado and stepfather Margil "Cono" Maldonado (Missouri City, TX). Brother Saul Luera, Jr and partner Rachel Murray (Missouri City, TX) and their son Aiden Elias Luera. Sister-in-law Nensi Luera and children Brianna "Bri" Alexis and Saul "Lenny" Luera, III (Missouri City, TX). Nephew Marcus Gonzales. Sister Jessica Guerrero and brother-in-law Edgar (Humble, TX) and their children Giselle, Santiago "Santi", and Evelyn "Evi."

 Revelation 21:4  'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." 

A viewing and memorial service will be held at Graceful Memorial Chapel Houston on Saturday December 5th, 2020. Pat wished to be cremated and her remains to be given to her beloved children and family.

 1 Timothy 6:7 "After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it." 

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 "Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!"― Henry Scott Holland