Alex "el Ox" Perez, 78, Born in Santa Rita on December 2, 1944, on August 16, 2023 "Ox" went to be with the lord and has reunited with family and friends whom have gone before him.  Alex "Ox" proudly served his country in the Army.  He was a man who was full of love and dedication to his family.  
 
Visitations will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:00pm-1:00pm with the Holy Rosary commencing at 1:00pm with Father Martin Okonkwo reciting and officiating Funeral Mass following at 1:30pm. Interment will be held the next day, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.   
 
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .