Our beloved son Charles Matthew Peralta Jr. also known as Charlie, was called by our Heavenly Father on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at the age of 23. Charles is preceded in death by his grandfather: Floramante Peralta. Lil Charlie was born August 5, 1999 in Fresno, California and was raised most of his life in San Marcos, Texas. He was a Wonderful son to his parents. He was also great role model to his brothers, and loving brother to his sisters. He has a big family near and far, and always loved spending time with them. He was a sweet & very respectful young man that had a heart of gold. He made lots of friends wherever he went and was loved by many. He was known for his sense of humor and always made people laugh. He graduated high school and few weeks later enlisted to become a United States Marine. We are so proud of Him as he honored our country. He was even deployed aboard the USS Essex and sailed side by side with his sister Kiaya who is enlisted in the US Navy aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. A very Proud moment for us all. He will be missed dearly. Forever live on Lil Charlie. He is survived by his parents: Charles Sr. & Lisa Peralta; mother: Lydia Torrez; brothers: Gabriel Peralta, John Anjel Villanueva and Marcus Peralta; sisters: Kiaya Villanueva and Ines Peralta; grandparents: Norman & Martina Schuetz and Toby & Olivia Velasquez; grandmothers: Terry Rodriguez and Nancy Salwasser; and with numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and other family members and friends. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023 with Recitation of Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Los Angeles Funeral Home ... 300 Cheatham St. ... San Marcos, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church … 624 E. Hopkins St … San Marcos, Texas. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. Serving as Pallbearers: Gabriel Peralta, John Anjel Villanueva, Marcus Peralta, Robert Estrada, Willie Soza and Jesse Rodriguez. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers: Thomas Peralta, John Peralta, Chris Estrada, Robert Estrada Jr., Anthony Mendoza and Norman Schuetz. Please visit losangelesfh.com to offer condolences.