Davian Perales

Davian Perales, 18, passed away on Friday September 18th, 2026.

He was born on October 2nd, 2007 in Austin, MN to Karina Ponce and John Perales.

Davian grew up in Austin and Rochester, MN. He attended Century High School and Mayo High School, graduating from Mayo High School in June of 2026.

He also held a part time job as a host for the Culinary Department at Charter House Nursing home.

Outside of work and school ,Davian loved hanging out with friends and family but most importantly he was a soccer fanatic.

He started playing soccer in first grade, he played competitive soccer traveling to different towns and eventually played Select, traveling out of state for MN Rush and Northstar FC. He won many medals and championships, state level and national level with his teammates and of course with the help of his coaches who he looked up to.

Davian always showed love to his family and friends, but most importantly to all his grandparents.

He also loved dancing and making everyone feel comfortable and included, he was also a huge video game player.

Davian will always be remembered as a big brother and protector over his siblings. He was kind hearted, funny, a social butterfly.

Davian would light up the room with his big brown eyes, beautiful smile and cheerful happy personality.

Davian is preceded in death by great grandmas and great aunts.

He is survived by his parents, Karina and John; grandparents, Linda and Jesse Perales, Angelita Esquivel and Fernando Ponce; siblings, Ivan, Evanie, Aiyana; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday September 25, 2026 at Maxon Family Cremation & Life Celebrations with Father Luis Vargas officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.