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Ricardo Cortez Obituary
Mr. Cortez is survived by his three children, Manny (Layla) Cunningham, Ricardo (Cynthia) Cortez, and Regina Cortez; a grandchild; two siblings, Nieves "Queenie" Cortez, and Diana Franta.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 8788 of McAllen. Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricardo Cortez
David and Rosalinda Cano
November 5, 2024
Our deepest condolences. We knew Richard in high school. He was the best.
David and Rosalinda Cano
Jesse Willingham
November 4, 2024
Our condolences to Richards Family Diana and Queenie. He was a good man and friend.
Winnette Ruiz Handy
November 4, 2024
My condolences to Queenie and Diana. It´s very hard to lose someone you love but Jesus needed Richard in Heaven with Him. Your angel now walks the Golden Road with Jesus.
Rolando M. Cano
November 4, 2024
We were Richard's neighbors on Juarez St., Pharr. As a kid, (9 yrs younger) we saw him as our athletic leader. A person to respect and look up to.
Several decades later I had the privilege of working with him as a U.S. Customs Officers.
My sincere condolences to the Cortez family. May Richard be resting in well deserved peace.
Enjoy another great God blessed day.
Sincerely,
Rolando M. Cano
Vilma Vargas
November 3, 2024
Riche you were always so nice to our family. Condolences to your family.
Vilma Vargas
John Pavlica
November 3, 2024
Richard will be missed, but never forgotten. He was a very dear friend to so very many. God bless the family in this very sad time.
Donato Gomez
November 2, 2024
"Queenie" and Diana, I am at a loss for words to express this sad feeling I have in my heart. I prayed for Rick every night asking Our Lord for a Miracle..but, God had other plans for him. Now that Rick is finally resting, may he R.I.Paradise. Rick, I enjoyed knowing you for so many years; and, it was an honor playing high school baseball with you. We were a good double play combination, weren't we? You made me look good! You were Major League material like no other in the Valley; it's a pity you didn't go for it. You had other plans and you were good at being a US Immigration Officer. Thank you for keeping in touch with my brother, Mario, and going to the "maquinitas" together. And thank you for remaining my friend for so many years. See ya soon.
Martha m. Gonzalez
November 1, 2024
Your dad and I were friends in high school and on and off throughout his life. He was a good man. My condolences. I thought you might want a picture of a page from our reunion album
Martha M. Gonzalez
November 1, 2024
To Richard´s family: I´ve known Richard since high school. He was a good man. May God be with all of you, and bring you comfort. Will include you in my prayers.
Mike Villarreal
November 1, 2024
We mourn the loss of our friend Ricardo and express our heartfelt conference to his loving family. May God bless you with strength during this time of loss and sorrow. May he rest in peace.
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