Awilda "Awee"

Perez

Awilda "Awee" Perez passed away November 30, 2015. Born on December 7, 1967. She was a mother, a partner, a daughter, an aunt, a niece, a cousin, a lover, fighter and to all of us, our protector. She was full of life and laughter and so much love. She was strong, independent, fierce, intelligent and beautiful. She was fiery, funny and overall had a wonderfully huge heart. Her love for family was amazingly strong. Only surpassed by the love of her daughter. We have been blessed to have her in our lives.

Growing up with four brothers, one would believe she was a little princess but no she was their protector, roaring at anyone who would disrespect her family. She was one of the boys for most of her life and all who knew her would do just about anything for her. She was the person who the family came to depend on to hold it all together, she was the glue who held the family together and she always found ways to help others.

She was fiercely loyal, if you needed anything, she would find a way to help you. She always found a way to make a lesson out of everything. She taught life lessons that will never be forgotten. Many times we heard, "You ask a stupid question, you get a stupid answer".

For many of us, she was home, no matter how far we went, we always knew we could come back to her and be at home. She will be forever loved and she will be greatly missed. The heavens gained a bright star, while the memories of her smile, her laughter, her voice, even the looks we received when we were in trouble, will forever remain with us. She may no longer be a daily presence, but she lives on, in her daughter, in her partner, in her adopted children, in her brothers, and in everyone she's touched. She was a game changer.

She is survived by her daughter, Norma Iris Ortega, her partner Ralph Lopez, Norma's father Nestor Ortega. She is survived by her mother Lydia Medina, Brothers Jose Angel Perez, Jose "Cheo" Perez, Francisco "Tony" Perez, Nick Perez, her many beloved Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, her New York and Delaware families and lastly to all the lives of those touched by such a loving soul. She was predeceased in death by her father Jose Aramis Perez .