Remembering the joy and spirit of Emalynn, Olivia, and Giana Perez. Valley News/Photo from GoFundMe.

MENIFEE – It is with a heavy heart and immense sadness that we report the passing of three young members of the Menifee Girls Softball family. On Friday, July 12, the Perez sisters—Emalynn, Olivia, and Giana—tragically lost their lives in a car accident while on a multi-state family vacation. The accident also claimed the life of their mother and several other family members as well, with no survivors.

According to those that knew them, the Perez sisters were shy by nature but came alive on the softball field, surrounded by the love and support of their family, friends, and teammates. Their loss has left a void in the hearts of an entire community. The Menifee Girls Softball family posted the tragic news this past weekend, stating. “Our deepest condolences go out to the Perez family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Additional details will be provided as soon as they are made available by the family.”

In loving memory of the Perez sisters, as posted by the Menifee Girls Softball Association. Valley News/Courtesy photo

In response to this tragic event, the community has come together to support the grieving family. A GoFundMe page has been organized by Alfredo Lopez on behalf of Vicente Perez, the father of the three girls. The fundraiser aims to provide financial assistance to the family during this challenging period.

The message on the GoFundMe page reads, “To all – let’s all come together and help our fellow friend/coworker Vicente going through an extremely difficult time. His 3 beautiful daughters and ex-wife have sadly passed away in a tragic accident this past Friday. Please keep our friend, his family, and all affected in your thoughts and prayers.”

The community’s response has been overwhelming, with numerous donations and heartfelt messages pouring in to support Vicente Perez and his family. For those who wish to contribute, you can visit the fundraiser page here -> GoFundMe

This tragedy has deeply affected the entire Menifee Girls Softball family and the broader community. The memory of the Perez sisters will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.

JP Raineri

JP is an award-winning multimedia journalist and head of the sports department at the Valley News. A former Southwestern League head baseball coach and former President of the Temecula Youth Baseball League, he has also worked as a local radio personality for All Pro Broadcasting and as a television host for the Outdoor Channel. When he’s not covering sports, JP works in the Media Technology Department for Major League Baseball.