Augustine Peter Perez
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Augustine "Auggie" Peter Perez Jr. of Conroe, TX passed away on to glory Friday, July 21st, 2022 at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe at the age of 68. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on November 19th, 1953.
Auggie dedicated his life to music and was a self-taught percussionist for over 40 years, influenced primarily by Latin Jazz rhythms and beats. He played the congas, timbales, drum kit, and percussion with a number of Houston area bands throughout his life and will forever be remembered as a man of music.
Auggie worked as a produce clerk at Kroger for over a decade and held a number of customer service positions around Conroe where he was well loved amongst the people he met and always made an impact in the lives around him.
He is survived by his stepfather, Robert Laque, and his sisters: Patricia Sauls (Kerry), Therese Bedwell (David), Romana Hillman (Roger), Leslie Difford (Phillip), and Roberta Laque; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members, and countless friends near and far.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Laque and Augustine "Tino" Perez; stepmother, Gloria Laque; brothers: Michael and Angel Perez; sister, Laura Ossege; and nephew, Brian Thomas.
The family will be holding a viewing at McNutt Funeral Home located at 1703 Porter Road in Conroe on Saturday, July 30th at 10am.
Any flowers can be sent to McNutt Funeral Home and donations sent to a charity of your choice. The family would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff that ministered and cared for him in his final days.