"Pelon" Hernan Cortez, 37, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2025 in El Paso, TX. Hernan is preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Lozano Mendoza; and his grandparents, Bertha Mendoza Lozano and Jose Javier Lozano. Hernan is survived by his father, Juan Manuel Lopez; his beloved wife, Monica Zamarripa; his children, Devin Hernan Cortez, Jeremiah Cortez, Dessoray Nayeli Cortez, Genesis Elizabeth Cortez, Stacy Jaylene Cortez and Ahilany Cortez. Also leaving behind his brother, Juan Manuel Cortez and sisters, Mary Maurice Cortez and Angelia Eddia Cortez. Hernan was very loved and will be dearly missed.
Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas

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