Ruben Walter Perez, Sr., 70, of 339 South Mammoth Road, Manchester, died December 23, 2003, at the Elliot Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Montevidio, Urugual on October 4, 1933, the son of the late Hilard and Amalia (Hernandez) Perez and came to Manchester to live 34 years ago. Walter was a machine operator for G.E. Corporation in Hooksett with 20 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Family members include his wife of 44 years, Ana M. (Cardozo) Perez of Manchester, a son, Ruben W. Perez, Jr., of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, a daughter, Carolyn Small of Manchester, five grandchildren, a brother and three sisters who all live in Uruguay, several nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: Services will be private. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is in charge of arrangements.