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Visitation, rosary service for mother, son who died in Oak Cliff fire
By NBC DFW
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Visitation and rosary services were held Monday evening at Hughes Funeral Home for Marisol Pérez and her 18-month-old son Erik Pérez Jr., who died in the Oak Cliff apartment fire last month. Dozens of mourners gathered at the funeral home’s Oak Cliff chapel wearing black, white, and pale pink clothi
Key takeaway On the back was a picture of Pérez and Erik with angel wings, followed by scripture written in Spanish from a prayer given by Jesus in the Bible’s Book of Matthew 6:9-13.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The tragic loss of Marisol Pérez and her young son Erik Pérez Jr. in the Oak Cliff apartment fire last month resonates deeply in the North Texas community, where apartment safety is a pressing concern. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth understands the importance of fire safety measures in residential buildings, and the devastating consequences when they fail. The incident also highlights the need for emergency preparedness and response in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where severe weather and other disasters can strike at any moment. The Fort Worth Fire Department and local authorities must continue to work together to prevent such tragedies and ensure that residents feel safe in their homes. The outpouring of support from the community, as seen in the visitation and rosary services, demonstrates the strong bonds that exist in North Texas and the desire to come together in times of need.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Visitation and rosary services were held Monday evening at Hughes Funeral Home for Marisol Pérez and her 18-month-old son Erik Pérez Jr., who died in the Oak Cliff apartment fire last month. Dozens of mourners gathered at the funeral home’s Oak Cliff chapel wearing black, white, and pale pink clothi
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