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Jose CORTEZ Obituary
Entered into eternal rest through a tragic auto accident on October 17, 2009. Dear father of Jonique Marie Cortez. Beloved husband of Carmina Cortez. Dear grandson of Pete Ordez, Al and Frances Atilano & Socorro Diaz. Loving son of Emily & Jose Cortez. Loving brother of Jose Luis Cortez, Jr. & Melanie, Elizabeth & Natalie Cortez. Loving son-in-law of Alfonso & Carmen Franco. Also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Lori and Lilly and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be forever remembered by his loving smile and hard work. Visitation hours will be Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the River Cities Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday Eve. at 6:00pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1321 Anna St., West Sac., where the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday morning at 10:00am. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.
River Cities Funeral Chapel
910 Soule St., W. Sac, CA 95691
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Memories and Condolences
for Jose CORTEZ
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Alex Sarcos jr.
May 18, 2022
See you again bro, I miss the good times, won´t ever forget camping trips we had and thank you for the good memories .
Lori Franco
October 17, 2019
It's just hard to believe it's been 10 years since we last saw you. The trauma and sadness affected everyone in their own way. I miss the old days all the good times. Those memories will live on as you continue to be in our hearts forever while we keep pushing. RIP!
Franco Fam
October 17, 2019
RIP Your always in our hearts
Franco
October 17, 2019
Hard to believe! Ten years has passed Jose will always be in our hearts.
Carmen Franco
October 18, 2017
Eight Years it feels like not to long ago he was here! He was an unforgettable person to all who knew him. RIP Jose.
Nicole Esquivel
October 17, 2017
R.I.P.
Nicole Esquivel
October 16, 2015
Tomorrow marks 6 years you were taken from your only child, Jonique. Keep watching over her. She has so much gong for her still, working, going to school and still blossoming into a strong young lady. Be by her side next week and she takes the 1st part of a very important exam that can lead into the career she's headed for. She misses you so much!
Franco
October 17, 2014
JOSE,
I Know from heaven you can see how much we miss you. remember our jokes about who goes to heaven first. Always on our hearts.
love my daddy
jonique cortez
October 18, 2013
Jonique Cortez
October 18, 2013
Fam Franco
October 17, 2013
We all miss your always in our hearts and prayers. RIP
Lori Franco
October 21, 2012
We all miss you
Franco Family
October 17, 2012
Jose,
I'ts been three year's today, we miss you and pray for you, alway in our hearts.
September 5, 2012
Jose-
Your baby girl is a senior! How time flies. You would be so proud of her & all of her accomplishments. She has came such a long way, and is such a good girl! She continues to play soccer, complains a little, bit she's still going strong. She continues to be a straight A student. As crazy as it may seem, she just got her drivers license. She just continues to make everyone proud. I know you are watching over her, please help to continue to keep her in line & watch over her as you always do!!!
jonique cortez
January 10, 2011
always thinking of you! dad i was so hungry last night & i was too lazy to make anything..lol, i was like man i wish my dad was here i miss him & i miss his cooking!!!! (: you always made the best food you could make anything....i love you soooo much & i pray for you and our family every night
Leticia Hurtado
December 22, 2010
love you & miss u cousin..
Jojo & DJ
Nicole McNabney
December 21, 2010
Jose,
Everyone says as time passes, things get a little easier, but it just seems like the pain won't ease at all!!! But I just wanted to let you know that Jonique is becoming that young beautiful lady that you wanted and taught her to be..But guess her "smart mouth" will never go away. LOL I know you blame that on me..haa haaa. Her grades are good and she is trying to enjoy life. She just started her X-MAS vacation, and has been spending the last few days with your family...It's "ROUGH" without you. I miss calling you and telling you that she's not minding me. But don't worry, I got it all handled, just like you always told me, you know i'm a good mom and I always seem to be able to handle the things life throws at me with her. She's going to Disneyland for X-MAS for the 2nd year in a row. I miss her not being here, but whatever takes her mind off things a little, makes me happy. She can NEVER stop thinking about her daddy. DJ still always mentions you too, but he's at that age now where we had to explain to him that your in heaven....And he always says so he's in heaven with Brutus? (his dog that passed)it just makes us giggle...Anyways, just wanna wish you a Merry X-MAS and a Happy New Year.....
jonique cortez
December 9, 2010
i miss you dad & love you! i hate feeling down, just wish you didn't have to leave me!
Franco Family
December 1, 2010
Always in our Heart & Prayers.
Lori Franco
October 23, 2010
Always lighting candles for you <3
Nicole McNabney
October 18, 2010
To my love bird Jonique,
Here's a little poem dedicated to you. Just know that you were your dads world, and he is looking down on you wanting the best. Being that you were his only child, "you" got to have 14 years of the greatest memories!!!
Love you so much, Mom........
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
jonique cortez
April 1, 2010
Dear DAD,
I miss you so much and (LOVE) you forever! You were my bestfriend & my world , it's so hard now that your gone, I feel lost at times. It's hard to carry and handle this pain I'm going through. I never thought you would leave me this early I always thought you were going to grow old an live forever. It just feels like your on a long camping trip and im just waiting for you to come home. The other day i looked in the mirror and i saw the scare on my chin and thought of you because i remember you telling me how i got caught on a nail and you helped me out and told me not to cry. I'm so glad i had the best dad in the whole wide world nobody is as cool, fun, and nice as you were. Everybody liked you.. You had a big heart for everyone and especially for family. You kept everyone of us together through thick and thin. I pray all the time!! You must be one beautiful angel because god took the best one. Nobody is ever going to forget that big SMILE. Man oh man do i miss that beatiful smile daddy. I just wish you could come back home to me and give me a bug hug an comfort me and just tell me your home for good and that everything is going to be okay! I've been writing poems for you! how it was always just the two of us and i was your little baby girl,we did everything together. You taught me so much and i thankyou for always being there for me and for just being the GREATEST dad ever! I Love You So Much!!!! R.I.P you will always be missed and nobody will forget you..
Love always and forever your Daughter Jonique Marie Cortez
Me and My Dad
November 23, 2009
MARIBEL CHAVEZ
November 5, 2009
dear jose i still can't believe you are gone you were a great neighbor and we will forever rember you!!! RIP
Julie Cisneros
November 5, 2009
I remember you at my brother, Tony's little league games. You boys were on the same team and you had this great smile. Really cute. I loved watching you boys play. Those were some good times. Sorry to hear about your passing. Peace and love is what i wish for you and your family.
Lupe Sarcos
November 5, 2009
My prayers go out to Jose's family. Very nice ,kind loving person. So sad he has left us, but his memories will never be forgotten. RIP
Anthony & Sandy Yim
November 5, 2009
Dear Jose's Family,
Jose was a friendly, kindhearted, funny, and caring person. It is a gift to us to have had the chance to know Jose. We will always remember the first time we met Jose, he gave us a very warm welcome to the neighborhood. We will always remember the chats we had with Jose through the yard fence while doing garden work, the smile on his face whenever we saw him, and the times he helped us out. He will always be in our heart and the memories of him will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace Jose
With Love,
Anthony and Sandy Yim
Felicia Villalobos
November 5, 2009
Jose - I remember meeting you for the first time in high school. I was attracted by your smile and enjoyed your relaxing and "kick back" attitude. I remember the "pole" where all the homies would gather...Paul, Mario, Manuel, Isaac....those were good times and fond memories. That's the only way us crazy mexicans survived at that school...we had one another!! I will never forget you my friend. Rio Linda Class of 93....may your famliy be blessed. You will be missed. Together forever and never to part, maybe in distance but NEVER in heart!! Felicia
November 5, 2009
Marissa Casillas
November 4, 2009
dear johnny, my wonderful loving cousin,
we are so devastated to have lost such an amazing cousin friend and brother. we love you and still cannot believe that you were taken from us so soon. you were such a good daddy and caring person. over time jonique will be ok. i will keep in touch with her always, we love her dearly and already feel far too lost without you. truth is, you were too much for this damn place. too good. and i want you to know we will never EVER forget you. my mommy lost a son and we a brother. everyday i will think about you and remember the goodtimes. thankyou for always being there for us. watch over us. we love you always always and feel blessed to have even been priviledged enough to know you! i miss you. rest in peace
your cousin,
marissa marie
rest in peace johnny. love your casillas siblings<3
November 4, 2009
i love you bigger brother johnny. rest in peace. love, Rosanna
November 4, 2009
Bonnie Corralejo
November 4, 2009
It is a great loss he was a good man. Please accept my condolences
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Gena Caluya
November 4, 2009
Carmina,Jonique, and all the Cortez & Franco Family,
There's just not enough words that can express the true sorrow I feel for each of you. It's such a devastating loss to everyone that knew Jose. He was such a kind, fun person that could touch your heart with just his smile alone. I will always remember the fun times we had at Raleys. His spirit will live on through his family and friends that he loved so dearly. To Jonique, you have always been and always will be his pride and joy. Carmina, you were the love of his life. Only time will heal your pain,but the beautiful memories you two shared will comfort you as well.
May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace and comfort.
Rest in Peace Jose, we will always miss you.
With lots of love,
Gena Caluya
Bonny Smith
November 4, 2009
Dear Carmina, Jonique and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Jose was a great friend, co-worker and a joy to be around. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bonny Smith (Searles)
November 4, 2009
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Sonia McKeever
November 4, 2009
Carmina, Jonique & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all miss Jose very much. He was a great guy who loved to smile and have a great time and always use to tell us how much he loved his baby girl (J).
May God bless you and be with you during this very difficult time.
With much love,
Carmen and Sonia McKeever
Robert & Diana Milling
November 4, 2009
Jose, what a shining star you were in our lives. There are no words adequate enough to say how much you will be missed. We pray every day for both you and Carmina, and when Jesus calls us home we shall meet once again! You will be busy repairing the pearly gates and we will be cheering you on!!! Rest in peace Amigo, Bob & Diana Milling.
Karen Bustillos
November 4, 2009
~ Carmina, Jonique, and all of Jose's Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. We only had the chance to know Jose for a short time. But we are so grateful for that time. Jose was a very kind hearted guy with a Beautiful Smile.
We will miss him very much. Please accept our condolences. And may god bless you all.
Julian, Karen, Raquel and Arianna Bustillos
Rachelle McNabney
November 4, 2009
Dear Beauty(Jonique), Nicole, Emily and family,
We know your Dad was your world just as you were his. We will always remember the good things he has done. He loved to cook and have family near. We remember how he loved camping since you were a little baby. We will miss him and he will always be in our hearts. We love you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Grandma Rachelle & Grandpa John
Rosanna Casillas
November 4, 2009
Johnny:My dear beloved Bigger Brother!
May You rest in peace now with all the angels watching over us. you with your loving smile and heart of gold! I'm missing you dearly each day remembering all the silly,crazy,and beautiful memories we shared and all the big brother advice you always gave me. You are now in my heart and prayers I know one sweet day we will be together again,
All my love Big Brother
Rest IN Peace I love You
dearly, Rosanna Bananna!
Always on my mind and forever in my heart! I love & miss you primo..
November 4, 2009
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