Malorie Cano-Perez
Malorie Cano-Perez
Malorie Ann Cano-Perez, 27, of Marfa passed away in Midland after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
The Rosary will be held at the First Christian Church of Marfa at 2pm Friday, March 4, 2016 with funeral service 3pm. Burial with full military honors will be in Merced Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Michael Cano (brother), Little Ant (Brother), Chris Pulido (uncle), Anthony Cano (cousin), Michael Silva (cousin), Andrew Phuntim (friend), Mathias Martinez (cousin) and David Cano (uncle).
Malorie was born December 1, 1988 in Mentica, California to Javier Cano and Brenda Cordero. She was a United States Army veteran and served from 2008 until her medical discharge on January 27, 2012.
She married the love of her life, Joaquin Perez, three days before her passing with a small, beautiful ceremony.
Malorie was an incredible woman with a passion for life. She was an extremely strong woman with a great sense of humor. She was one of the most selfless people you could ever meet and she loved to help others. She loved her niece and nephew, and her Chihuahua, Dom, was her baby.
Malorie is survived by her husband, Joaquin Perez; father, Javier Cano Sr.; mother, Brenda Cordero-Quintana; sister, Melinda Cano; brothers, Javier Cano Jr. and Michael Cano; nephew, Troy Cano; niece, Mia Cordero; grandparents, Aurelio and Aida Tarin, Felipe Cordero, Estela Cordero, Mary Acosta, Pedro Cano; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the church, to Hester White, Martinez family for the food, the City of Marfa, all those who prayed, and all friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.