Celebration of Life to honor Adrián Pérez

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A Celebration of Life and Rosary will be held to honor one community member who made his mark across the Northwest Missouri area.

Adrián Pérez, the proud owner of Adrián's Tacos, died of a heart attack on Sunday, Dec. 28, in Oaxaca, Mexico, leaving many friends, family and supporters in mourning.

Pérez, originally from Querétero, Mexico, made St. Joseph his home for the last 25 years.

The celebration will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at St. Patrick Parish, located at 1723 S. 12th St.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover the costs of Pérez's final arrangements, with just over $5,000 raised so far.