March 25, 1962 – Dec. 26, 2016

Helder Pereira passed away peacefully on Dec. 26 after a 12-year battle with colon cancer. He was a familiar face in the community and spent 22 years coaching in AYSO. He is survived by his wife Carol Graham Pereira and his four children: Jennifer, Rebecca, Tristan and Rachel. There will be a celebration of his life this Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at Montrose Church – Pasadena Bresee Campus, 1500 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena.

Flowers are welcomed, or donations can be made in Helder’s memory to Cancer Support Community Pasadena, 76 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite #215, Pasadena, CA 91105.