Charlene Gonzalez pays tribute to stepfather ‘Uncle Pete’

On Friday, June 1, Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach wrote a somber note celebrating the life of her stepfather, Pepito “Pete” Vera-Perez.

"I fondly call him Uncle Pete. Although he was not technically my uncle, he was not only my stepfather. He was the father figure in my life and a great inspiration," Charlene shared with her followers.

Although she was not his biological daughter, Charlene said that her Uncle Pete and his family treated her and her brothers as their own. For this, she said, she will always be grateful to the Vera-Perez family.

"From the time I was 3 years old to the time I got married, till now. Thank you for the love and kindness. Uncle Pete helped my mom guide me, loved my brother and I through the years," Charlene said.

Charlene recalled the pain of losing him to a stroke he suffered eight years ago and the pain of losing him again. 

"It still hurts today, to physically loose him forever in our lives. He was such a free spirited person, with such a kind heart. I know he is roaming freely and happily in heaven now. We truly miss you Uncle Pete," Charlene said.

PEP.ph reports that Pepito Vera-Perez passed away on May 23 at the age of 74. — AT, GMA News