Hugo Perez

January 17, 1965 - March 20, 2024

Hugo Perez (a.k.a. Hugo Alberto Perez Ornelas), passed away peacefully, at S.F.G.H., on March 20, 2024, surrounded by family members; and his partner, Roger Solomon, hand-inhand, until his last breath. His untimely passing was due to cardiac arrest.

Hugo was 59 years old, born in Mexico City, Mexico on January 17, 1965. He came to the U.S., at age 15, finishing high school in Oceanside, Calif and working to support his family in Mexico City; then assisted them, and children, to get established in the U.S. This required working multiple jobs, to also help raise two nephews and a niece. Hugo, unconditionally, sacrificed for family and friends.

His love and compassion touched many lives, more than others realize. Hugo did volunteer work for Project Open Hand; as well as assisting and visiting elders. He was a kind soul with a big heart. Hugo will be deeply missed by many.

His field of employment included restaurant management and public storage facilities. Hugo attended City College of San Francisco.

The second part of his life was spent with Roger, his devoted partner and best friend of 29 years. They, happily, blended their Mexican and Filipino cultures and families. Survived by his beloved mother, Maria Elena Ornelas Castro; four brothers, Jose Luis (Maricella), Victor (Sandra), David (Carolina) and Oscar Perez; sister Patricia Harvey (Joe); nephews, Charles (Jessica), Christian (Silvia), Eliud, Uriel (Katrina), Damon; nieces,..; Salma (son Santino), Fernanda, Abby, Diana (Dan), Shiloh, Sage and their children; close family friend,..; Maria Soriano (Scott), extended family, and many friends and associates. Hugo was predeceased by five siblings; a nephew; and his father, Pedro Perez Lopez.

Special thanks to the dedicated medical team, at UCSF ICU, for their attentive care and support of Hugo. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery limited to family, upon their request.