Mike Perez, 39, of Bovina and formerly of Olton, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Bovina, TX. Rosary was said Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Olton. Mass was celebrated Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Trull officiating. Interment followed at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Mike was born Nov. 21, 1982, in Plainview, TX, to David and Lupe (Hernandez) Perez. A proud Olton High School graduate, Mike went on to attend college and graduated from the Police Academy. He was a police officer for five years in Bovina and currently worked for TXDOT. On June 2, 2008, Mike married Veronica Schmitt in Plainview. He moved to Bovina in 2011 from Olton and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Mike enjoyed listening to music and singing. Mike was an advocate for children and spent much of his time coaching youth sports. He was a founding member of the Olton Tiger League Football Association.