ARANSAS PASS, Texas — A longtime local law enforcement officer has died.
Israel Perales, Jr. was born in Gregory and served Aransas Pass and Ingleside communities during his law enforcement tenure. He died Friday, Oct. 9, according to a post by the Aransas Pass Police Department.
"He was taken too soon from us," the post said, "Israel was a man that was respected by many, a loving father and an amazing husband."
He was also an avid griller and was famous for his barbeque, the post said.
After retirement, Perales served at Juan Diego Academy in Mission, TX as a guard
Ceremonial services will be held for Perales tomorrow, Oct. 15 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home at 1:45 p.m. There will be a church service at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gregory. He will then be buried at the Gregory Cemetery.
Perales was 57 years old.