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Susano Cortez Obituary

Susano Cortez Jr. (Shorty), 76, passed away on March 5, 2014 in Sacramento, CA. Born July 22, 1937 in Corcoran, CA. He was a Colusa, Yuba/Sutter resident for 58 years.

Susano, also known as Shorty, first came to Colusa county as a kid working with his family seasonally. Later, Susano made Colusa his home and worked for Keeley's Ranch and Brookins Ranch for many years, then to move on to low bed truck driving for Nevis Inc and retired while working for C.R. Jeffries Construction. Driving truck was his forte and worked many hours and traveled across many states hauling heavy equipment.

Survivors include his daughter, Raquel Gonzalez of Sacramento; sons, Richard Cortez of Citrus Heights, Raymond Cortez of Colusa; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Josie Montez of Lakewood, Francis Garza of Tulare; brothers, Ignacio Cortez of Visalia, Anthony Cortez of Corcoran, Angel Cortez of Corcoran.

Preceded in death are his parents, Susano Cortez Sr. and Lucy Garcia; brothers, Frank Cortez and Johnny Cortez.

Viewing at 5:00- 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm on March 13 at McNary-Moore Funeral Home, 107 5th Street in Colusa. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on March 14 at Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church on 4th and Oak in Colusa. Gravesite service follows at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service FD-410 www.mcnarymoorefuneralservice.com

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Published by Appeal Democrat on Mar. 8, 2014.
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Siento mucho su perdida, y me gustaria compartir con ustedes la esperanza que da la Biblia en Hechos 24:15, sin dudas es reconfortante en medio de su dolor saber que Nuestro Dios no se olvida de nuestros seres queridos que estan durmiendo en la muerte. Mis mas sentidas condolencias.

Maxy

March 16, 2014

Dad I will always and forever hold u in my heart. I will cherish the moments we spent with each other and always remember the great times we shared. I will always forever love u. I know your no longer suffering but I'm so sad to see you leave. I will surely miss you. Love you your son Richard

Richard Cortez

March 9, 2014

I still can't believe your are gone. My heart aches and the emptiness is overwhelming. I know you are in a better place now. I just wish you were still here with me a little bit longer. You will be missed so much.
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Raquel Cortez-Gonzalez

March 8, 2014

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