Reminder – May 19 Celebration of Life for Dr. Mario A. Perez

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:30pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Jeff Keating, Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications

Colleagues, alumni, students, community members, and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, May 19 in remembrance and celebration of the life of Dr. Mario A. Perez, Vice President for University Advancement.

The celebration begins at 1 p.m. in Weill Hall at the Green Music Center. It also will be livestreamed.

In celebration of Mario's life and the energy and enthusiasm he brought to every endeavor, guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt or guayabera – something colorful and true to the joy he carried with him every day.

Those with photos and memories of Mario that they would like to share are asked to submit them through the Photo and Message Submissions form. These memories will be shared with Mario's family.

For more information, please check the Celebration of Life web page.