Mary Emelia is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years Balduin Welsch, daughter Michelle Welsch Cavalco and son-in law Michael R. Cavalco; Sisters Juanita Perez Yanez
Ophelia Betty Perez Foster, brother John Flores and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by brothers and sisters Louis Perez, Raymond Perez; Matthew Perez, Angelina Perez Cisneros, Connie Perez, Jack Perez

She attended Lincoln School and Our Lady of Victory in Parsons, Kansas, she then moved to Kansas City, and later made Chicago Illinois her permanent residence from 1969-2001.

She retired and relocated to Laguna Woods, California where she live until her death.

In lieu of flowers the family invites donations to help find the cure for PSP. Select 'Charities' for details.