William Ernesto Marin Perez

William Ernest Marin Perez, age 47, passed away on June 24, 2026, in San Antonio. He was born on October 24, 1978, in El Salvador to his parents, Coralia Elizabeth Perez de Marin and Granillo Hernan Marin.

At the age of seven, William moved from El Salvador to California, where he grew up and began building the life that would one day be centered around the people he loved most—his family.

He was strong, hardworking, and determined. If he liked you, you were sure to laugh, because he truly was the life of the party. He had a big heart, even if he didn't always show it with words. His love was shown through his actions, his sacrifices, and his unwavering loyalty.

He worked harder than anyone we knew. He worked tirelessly, even through difficult times. He refused to stop because providing for his family meant everything to him. He taught us that life isn't always fair or easy, but that giving up was never an option.

William wasn't perfect, and he never pretended to be. He could be stubborn and hot-tempered, but if you were someone he loved, he would stand beside you through anything. He fiercely protected his wife, his children, and his family. He was the kind of man who would give everything he had for the people he loved without expecting anything in return.

Being a truck driver wasn't simply a career—it was part of who he was. As the proud owner of MWM Trucking, he turned a dream into reality through countless hours of hard work, determination, and sacrifice. There were long nights, stressful days, and moments when the road felt impossible, but he never quit. He loved being behind the wheel, driving through the quiet of the night with his favorite music playing. That was where he found peace.

When he wasn't working, he loved spending time at home, watching 48 Hours or ESPN. He loved sports, but nothing compared to his love for the Dodgers.

For 33 beautiful years, he shared his life with the love of his life, Maria Marin. Together, they experienced life's highest highs and lowest lows, but through it all, they chose each other. Their love was built on years of memories, laughter, challenges, forgiveness, and an unwavering commitment to one another.

He was a proud father to William Marin and Jasmine Marin. Everything he did was to give his children a better life. His greatest hope was that they would always remember to be strong, work hard, and never give up.

We are grateful for every laugh he gave us, every lesson he taught us, every sacrifice he made, every hug, every conversation, and every memory that will forever be part of who we are. His love did not end with his last breath. It lives on in his wife, his children, his grandbabies, and in every person whose life he touched.

Today, our hearts are broken. There is an emptiness that can never truly be filled. Yet we find comfort in knowing that his love, his strength, and the legacy he built will remain with us always. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Your love, prayers, and support have carried our family through this difficult time and mean more than words can ever express.

As William always said, "Continue shifting gears, keep driving, and honk the horn along the way." Until we meet again, you will always be deeply loved, forever missed and never forgotten.