David James Perales July 6, 1956 – July 15, 2013

Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 11:00 A.M,. Calvary Baptist Church located on 1900 Highland Dr., Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-2909 a reception will follow at his Aunt Carla’s home on Iris Street. Send Condolences to www.grunnagle.com  
 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David James Perales, 57, on Monday, July 15, 2013, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at his home.
 David was born on July 6, 1956, to James and Barbara Perales. He was born at the old Hazel Hawkins Hospital, Hollister, CA. David was born into a large loving family, and the Perales and Banning families were thrilled with their new grandson.
 David worked for the City of Hollister for 18 years; David could do anything he chose to do, putting his mind to it. David always had a passion in his heart to help people so he chose to become a Paramedic and to later become an instructor for the American Heart Association.
 David is survived by his parents; James and Barbara Perales, his loving wife Renee Perales and his children; Cindy Perales, Stephany Perales, David Perales Jr., Jason Perales, Matthew Figone, and Jeremy Figone. His three grand-children Junior (Chop) Rodriquez, Tarynn Cecena and Paxton Perales. He is survived by his three siblings Kimberle (Eugene) Donovan, Roseville, CA Robert Perales, San Diego, CA Steven (Jasmin) Perales, Brentwood, CA. Preceded in death are his grandparents, Vergil and Frankie Banning and Jovita (Cora) and Aurelio Perales. David leaves many cousins, who will miss him dearly.
 David enjoyed being outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and loved his motorcycle. You could catch a glimpse of Dave on his motorcycle on a beautiful day embracing the freedom of being born to ride! He had a love for his German shepherd dogs, loved them like children.
 David attended Calvary Baptist church in Hollister, CA. A church his mother grew up in and his grandparents attended from the beginning.
 David believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior and now is at peace, surround by the love of God.
 “Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either; in the end life is stronger than death.”