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Francisco Cortez Obituary
Francisco Ures Cortez Sr. silently passed away at his home in Beaver, Oklahoma, Thursday, June 15, 2025, where his children prayed for peace and love.
He was born February 15, 1942, in San Salvador, Mexico, to Pantaleon and Catarina Cortez. He attended school until he was in sixth grade and he dropped out to help his family. He came to America in 1955 and lived in Progreso, Texas. He was a grinder for many years in the mechanic industry. He enjoyed gardening and raising peacocks and chickens. He enjoyed working cattle. He was a true cowboy working beside his father.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Yolanda R. Cortez; stepmother, Elisa Cortez; and his siblings sister, Lidia Halliburton; brothers, Casimiro V. Cortez and Guadalupe Cortez.
He is survived by his children, Marlene Cortez, Francisco Cortez Jr., and Denise Cortez; his grandchildren, Erin Zender, Andrew Cortez, and Tyler Cortez; his great-granddaughters, Rhiane Cortez and Ryleigh Cortez; siblings, Ester Ward, Simona Cortez, Paula Cortez, Librada Cortez, Maria Martinez, Tranquiline Cortez, Eustacio Cortez, Andres Cortez, Pantaleon Cortez Jr., and Jose Cortez.
Visitation is from 2-6 p.m Monday, June 23, 2025, at HOENING FUNERAL HOME, 242 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, OH 44830, where a Vigil will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m.. Tuesday, June 24, 205, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Parish Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at St. Wendelin Parish Hall.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com
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