Miguel Cortes

Miguel Cortes obituary, Chicago, IL

Miguel Cortes

Miguel Cortes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Miguel Cortes 75, longtime resident of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, and devout Catholic, passed away April 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Carmen Cortez; loving father of Claudia Cortez and Miguel (Elizabeth) Cortez; cherished grandfather of Isabell, Miguel III, and Penelope; also survived by numerous cousins, friends, and extended family. Miguel loved the ocean and riding horses. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking for his family. Services will be held at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. at the chapel, to St. Paul Catholic Church, 2127 W. 22nd St., Chicago, 60608 for an 11 a.m. Mass and luncheon. Cremation following in accordance with his wishes. Please visit MIGUEL CORTES BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773 581 9000.S REQUIRED. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Miguel, please visit our Tree Store.

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