Claudia Mae Perez, age 84, of Oroville died on April 28, 2011 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.

She was born on Aug. 27, 1926 in Clayton, N.M. Claudia attended school in New Mexico. She married Emery Ellis and he preceded her in death. She then met and married Jose C. (Ruben) Perez and they were married for 30 years. She worked for many years in the local apple warehouses. Claudia had many friends and will be missed.

She is survived by her husband, Jose C. (Ruben) Perez.

Claudia was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and her first husband, Emery.

Services were held at the Bergh Chapel in Oroville on Monday, May 2, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville/Tonasket in care of arrangements.