Jacob Mateo Perez

Jacob Mateo Perez was born on October 15, 2018 weighing in at 2lbs 15oz and was born at 7 months in Oxnard,CA. Jacob spent the first three months of his life in the NICU at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He was diagnosed with some heart and premature complications, but as far as we all knew Jacob had one the most enormous and purest hearts we all had the privilege of experiencing. However this should not be taken as a sign of weakness but as a demonstration of his raw strength in smiling through all the obstacles in his way. An authentic trait that cannot be counterfeited, a way of life that personifies the true character of what it means to be a fighter. Jacob has many aliases but the one he was most known for was “The Hulk”. Although you couldn’t tell because of how much he loved to smile and laugh. However he earned that nickname due to his incredible strength and God given resilience to keep smashing all the doctors “final” results and analysis. Jacob continued to defy all the odds time and time again. He was a fighter through and through just like those who fought alongside him all the way until his passing on 02/25/2024 due to medical complications in Santa Barbara,CA. We as an entire family would like to take this moment to give all those who got to be a part of this journey a personal, heartfelt, and genuine thank you, for all your continuous love, support, and prayers. May the Lord keep you, and watch over you now Jacob. We will always remember your determination, strength, and will to fight to the very end. We love you and will reflect in our times of trials to never give up and fight until the very end because sometimes the battle we fight isn't for ourselves but because sometimes our fight gives strength, courage, and hope to all those fighting their own battle. We will take all we learned from you and continue to apply and remember the example you left, into our lives…until we meet again, you will not be forgotten. Jacob is survived by his parents Joel and Nereida Perez, big brother Cristian Perez, Grandparents Arturo and Gloria Becerra, Grandmother Gregoria Morales Vences and extended family.

Jacob Mateo Perez

October 15, 2018 - February 25, 2024