Gloria Marie Perea, 73, passed away on December 28, 2024. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 51 years and was formerly a resident of Pueblo, Colorado. She retired from Edison Elementary in 2019 working as a paraprofessional in the pre-school program.
Gloria was born on September 12, 1951, to Albert and Tillie (Navarro) Trinidad in Pueblo, Colorado. On July 29, 1972, she married Mario B. Perea in Pueblo, Colorado.
She was fond of spending time with her grandchildren, which meant more to her than anything. She attended Central High School and graduated in 1970.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Mario Perea; her children, Brandon Perea, Larissa Perea Huddleston, and Charlie Huddleston (son-in-law); her grandchildren, Reina and Roman; and her siblings, Delphine Sandoval, and her twin sister, Susan Manzanares. She was preceded in death by Albert Trinidad (father), Tille Trinidad (mother), and Rachel Trinidad (sister).
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in Gloria’s name to the Autism Society of Colorado (https://www.autismcolorado.org/).
Beverly D Dershem
4 Jan 2025Gloria was my friend for over 40 years. I will miss our phone calls! She was such a sweet kind person. She will be missed. Heartfelt thoughts to Mario, Brandon and Larissa.
Brenda & Larry Maes
4 Jan 2025Heartfelt condolences to Gloria’s family. A beautiful woman inside and out. May God hold her in the palms of his hands in his eternal garden. May the memories comfort you through the days ahead.
Jimmyg Gallegos
4 Jan 2025Gloria was always a kind sweet person and was the perfect partner for my brother Mario. I have fond memories of Wildcat times together which will be ever lasting. Condolences for Mario and his family. Gloria will be forever missed. RIP 💐
Bev DeLeon & Kathy Salimeno
4 Jan 2025We will love you & miss you forever our dear sweet friend but your strong & beautiful spirit will always be here with us. Our love & prayers of support for Mario & the entire family now & going forward.
Stacey Hail
4 Jan 2025Gloria was my dear friend for over 20 years, my coworker for 13 years. I cherished every day that I got to spend with her. She was such a kind, sweet, generous soul. loved by many
Angelic Muniz
6 Jan 2025Praying for you Mario, Brandon and Larissa! Gloria was such a kind person with a strong and quiet presence! She will be missed.
Pam & Jeff Huddleston
6 Jan 2025We are saddened by your absence Gloria, but feel so privilegedhave know you & to share Grandchildren together…You will live forever in the hearts of the lives you touched.
Bridgette Korinek
9 Jan 2025Praying for you Larissa, Mario, Brandon, and Clan. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Holly Cameron
10 Jan 2025Prayers of comfort and peace to you all. Gloria always had a smile and kind word every time I saw her.
Mike and Dee Martinez
10 Jan 2025Dee and I met Gloria in 1973 after Mario and I started working with the state probation department. As we celebrate her life, we are so grateful for having shared a lifelong friendship with her. Gloria was always a gentle strength for all of us. Mario and Gloria were the true meaning of love and your love will continue to live on
We will forever miss the gettogether times we shared and the pride we shared talking about our children and grandchildren. You are sadly missed. Until we meet again, save a place for us in heaven. Words to a song say it all, “God has you in his arms, we have you in our heart. As we celebrate Gloria’s life, remember to say I love you to the people you care about because tomorrow is never promised. Gloria, our friend may you rest in peace!
A poem for Gloria.
You never said I’m leaving – you never said goodbye – You were gone
before I knew it and only God knew why – many times I needed you – many
times I cried – If love alone could have saved you, you would have never
died – In life I loved you dearly – in death I love you still – In my heart you
hold a place that no one could ever fill – It broke my heart to lose you but
you didn’t go alone – for part of me went with you – the day God took you
home!