Anita Perez Muniz, 93, passed peacefully on July 30, 2025 in Levelland. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 8, 2025 at Head Duarte Funeral Home in Levelland. Anita Muniz (née Perez) was born July 24, 1932 in Apache, Oklahoma, to Tiburcio and Virginia Rodriquez Perez. She lived a life rooted in faith, compassion and unwavering generosity.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Joaquin Perez; her beloved children Mary Medina Quintanilla, Abel Muniz, and Ismael “Mimo” Muniz; her grandson Sidney Quintanilla; and great- granddaughter Sofia Belgara Torres.
She is survived by her sister, Julia Bihl; her son Samuel Muniz and his wife Florence Muniz; and her son-in-law Manual Quintanilla. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren— Cathy Fisher, Aaron Quintanilla, Ryan Quintanilla, and Selena Muniz—as well as her greatgrandson Salvador Belgara and great-great-granddaughter Be Anaya Belgara.
A woman of deep faith, Anita was a dedicated member of The First Assembly of God Church in Levelland. Her spiritual devotion was evident in her daily life as she read The Holy Bible with diligence and lived out its teachings through acts of kindness and service to others. Anita opened her heart and home to many— extending care not only to family but also to friends and even strangers who needed support.
One of Anita’s most enduring legacies is the love she showed to students attending South Plains College. She welcomed several young scholars into her home without asking for rent, providing them with meals, clean laundry, transportation to and from school—all so they could focus on their education. Many of these students went on to graduate from SPC and pursue further academic success thanks to the nurturing environment she created.
After retiring from South Plains College herself, Anita became a full-time seamstress. Her talent with needle and thread earned her a reputation throughout Levelland for professional-quality sewing. Whether crafting garments or mending cherished pieces for others, she poured care into every stitch. She created beautiful blankets which are treasured gifts among family and friends.