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Hope Cortez Obituary
A Mass of the Resurrection for Hope Padilla Cortez, 81, will be celebrated today at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Jacobo Caceras presiding.
She was born on May 2, 1929, in Rodeo, Calif. Hope left us to be with God on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Hope attended John Swett High School in Rodeo, where she resided for 45 years. She worked for the federal government 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Stephen and Kevin.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Manuel; sons, Manuel and wife Sherril, and Aaron; and grandchildren, Carmella, Mario, Kevin, Justin, Ryan, Kristi and Aaron.
Hope will live forever in the hearts of all who knew her.
The family requests remembrances be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.
Arrangements are by Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 455-7000, www.nadeaufuneralhome.com.
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October 25, 2010
We are sorry that we cannot attend the services, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Hope was a strong, courageous, and loving Mother, Wife, and Friend. We will miss her.
The Barba Family
Carol King
October 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Hope's family in your loss. I worked with her at VA Martinez many years ago she was a lovely person.
Carol King
October 21, 2010
Aunt Hope I know that you suffered a lot. I will miss you but you are no longer suffering and resting now.
I Love You! Raquel Powell
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