Yvonne "Sweet Pea" Perez began her crossing into eternity on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 after a tenacious and tireless battle with cancer. Yvonne was born on December 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Earl and Jane (Irving) Ermatinger.  She was united in marriage to Benjamin "Buddy" Perez on January 19, 1957.  Benjamin preceded her in death in 2010.  She enjoyed watching the Packers, loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and gardening.  Sweet Pea was pint-sized, but her heart and actions were enormous.  Family was the most important thing to her and that was evident by the unconditional love and overwhelming support she had given to all her children.

Sweet Pea is survived by her children, Camilo (Jeanette) Perez of Keshena, Renata (Alex) Maulson of Keshena, Luana (Ramiro Molina) Perez of Appleton, Mary Perez of Keshena, Ben (Denise Nacotee) Perez of Neopit, Scott Perez of Keshena, Flora Moreno of Keshena. She is further survived by 28 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, one sister, Vivian Ranta and one brother, Bernard "barnyard" (Josie) Tourtillott.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin "Buddy" Perez; sons, Earl Perez and Dean "Dino" Perez and her infant daughter, Lorna Perez; one sister Tookson; her brother Mervin "Tinger" Ermatinger; brother-in-law, Clarence "Stinky" Perez and two sisters-in-law, Mona Fish and Gaynelle Maho.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.