Obituary

Kent Westbrook Aston Perkes was born to Victor and Barbara Perkes on April 7, 1958 in San Mateo. He passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 7, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kimberly Perkes; son William Scott Aston Perkes; daughter Natalie Anne Perkes Valdivia, son-in-law Nick Valdivia and granddaughter Naomi Rose; daughter Audrey Grace Perkes, her companion Julian Luis Batres, and grandson Kenai Reign; brother Mark Perkes; sisters Allison Perkes and Emily Kostuk (Terry). He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family whom he loved very much.

Kent worked many years in the Bay Area, then came to Chico to continue his landscape and horticulture work. Kent received his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Chico State University and found that it was useful in all the aspects of his employment.

In his time in Willows as the public works and parks director, he had the privilege of designing and overseeing the implementation of two city parks. He also designed a large park in Woodland, where he worked as the parks director for several years.

He worked at the Bureau of Reclamation until his retirement in 2023 and had many good friends there. He truly was an accomplished man and his family is so very proud of him.

Kent will be remembered for his kindness and devotion to his family. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Kent will be buried in Davis Cemetery in Davis.