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Rafael Cortez

1941 - 2023

Rafael Cortez obituary, 1941-2023, San Bernardino, CA

BORN

1941

DIED

2023

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Aaron Cremation & Burial Services - San Bernardino

1525 N Waterman Ave

San Bernardino, California

Rafael Cortez Obituary

February 7, 1941 - February 1, 2023 Rafael "Guero" Cortez passed away at his home on February 1. A long time resident of San Bernardino, CA he was born in Yuma, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Mary Cortez, and his sons Ralph Cortez and Jack Cortez. He was survived by wife Loretta Cortez, and his daughters Mary Cortez, Candelaria Nelson, and step daughter Diane Saucedo, as well as several grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Rafael on March 10, 2023 at 5 pm at Mark B. Shaw in San Bernardino. Mark B Shaw Funeral Directors Aaron Cremation 1525 N. Waterman Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92404

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Mar. 1, 2023.

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Sherry, Jaja, MaryLou & Family

March 10, 2023

Tio, Nothing is easy about losing you. I wish we could go back to the last time we were all together and hold that moment forever. You will be missed. God Bless as you dance with angels!

Sherry Cortez-Farris

March 10, 2023

Tio, Nothing about losing you is easy. I wish we could go back to the last time we were together and hold that moment forever. We will hold the memory of you in our hearts forever God Bless you. Xoxo, Sherry, Jaja, MaryLou & family

Marcos Rey

March 9, 2023

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