About Kristen
Kristen Nicole Perez (Casity), was born on May 13, 1987 to Mike and Suzanne Casity of Manteca.
Kristen was raised in Manteca. She attended Brock Elliot Elementary and graduated from Sierra High School in 2005. Kristen made her home in Modesto and fulfilled her dreams of becoming an educator. She earned her Bachelors's and Master’s Degree as well as her Administrative Credential from Stanislaus State University. Kristen taught 4th grade at Sipherd Elementary, in Modesto, and was excited to teach 1st grade this coming school year. Her hard work and perseverance always shined through throughout her life.
Her most cherished accomplishment is her son Jaxon. She loved him more than words can say and was so proud of being his mom. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was the one who organized events, which always brought family and friends together.
Kristen leaves behind her parents; her loving husband, Nick Perez of Modesto; their eighteen-month-old son Jaxon; her brother, Craig Casity of Folsom; grandparents, Beverly and James Pennington and Kate Casity; aunts Shelley Pennington and Michelle Gaal; and uncles Greg Pennington and Joe Kusy.
Kristen will be remembered as a most loving daughter, amazing wife and mother, wonderful sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. She will be truly missed.
Memorial at Sipherd Elementary
In loving memory of Kristen Perez, who passed away on July 26, 2017. Kristen fulfilled her dreams of becoming an educator. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree as well as her Administrative Credential from Stanislaus State University. Kristen started as the Student Assistant and then taught 4th grade.
She loved all her Sipherd colleagues and students and was so proud to be a teacher there.
