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Rodolfo Cortez Obituary
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SAN BENITO-Rodolfo G. Cortez, 52, joined the angels in heaven on Friday, November 20, 2009 peacefully in San Antonio, TX where he resided for the last 10 years. Rudy as he was loving known by, was born on September 21, 1957 in San Benito, TX to Rogelio and Dolores Cortez Sr.
Rudy will always be remembered as a loving and caring man that was devoted to his family and dear friends and will never be forgotten. Rudy was a proud employee at Kohls' department store in San Antonio, TX at the time of his death. He was well known as having been a hard working man that took great pride in excelling in any and all positions he held at various companies over the years. Rudy graduated in 1976 from San Benito High School and earned a Bachelor's in Arts with a concentration in Business from Pan American University on December 18, 1983.
Rudy is survived by his loving parents Rogelio and Dolores Cortez Sr. He is also survived by brother Roger (Velma) Cortez, niece Valerie Cortez, and nephew Roger Anthony Cortez of Harlingen, TX; sister: Rosalinda (Gilbert) Sanchez; nephews Frank and Danny Skinner; and niece Michelle Skinner of San Benito, TX and brother Robert Cortez and niece Mia Sara Cortez of San Antonio, TX. Rudy is also survived by many other beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and his dear friend Reynaldo.
Rudy was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Jose and Cecilia Garcia and paternal grandparents Epfanio and Refugia Cortez and a sister Mary Lou Cortez.
Visitation and services are pending under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home. Please call for further information (956) 361-9192.
Graveside services only will be held at San Benito City Cemetery, November 25, 2009 with the Pastor Joe Jaime officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rodolfo Cortez
Maria (Lupita) Rodriguez
December 3, 2009
Dear friends and family of Rudy Cortez,
Rudy was my class mate in SBHS; such a great guy, quiet, yet with a great sense of humor--humble, yet brilliant. I'm hoping he left this world knowing he left behind many warm and happy memories to alot of people.
kelly van winkle
December 2, 2009
Rudy,
You taught me the value of hard honest work and pride in everything you do. Get some rest, you deserve it. God bless you
Omar Hamza
December 1, 2009
Rudy,
You touched my heart. I will miss you very much. I know God has a special place for you in His Kingdom. Thank You for blessing us with your sincerity and kindness.
With Deep Regret and Loss,
Omar Hamza
Jan Anderson
November 30, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cortez,& family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Rudy was so special to alot of people. I met Rudy about three years ago as a coworker at Kohls. He had such a great sense of humor always making us laugh! He talked with fondness of his family often! Rudy will be missed so much but never forgotten! I feel so lucky to have known him! You are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
DIANA VASQUEZ
November 28, 2009
TO ALL MY FAMILY OF RUDY CORTEZ,OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES.FORGIVE OUR ABSENCE IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.WE PRAY FOR YOU ALL AND KNOW THAT SPIRITUALLY WE ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. THIS DIANA VASQUEZ AND FAMILY IN HOUSTON,TX,DAUGHTER OF SOILA PEREZ.
Maria Gaona Lopez
November 28, 2009
Tio Roque and Tia Lolita: Les mando mis cinsero pesame para usted dos y sus familias. Que dios los vendiga y les de fortalesa durante este tiempo tan triste. No pude ir al funeral porque yo apenas via regresado de San Benito el Domingo y esto paso el Lunes.
Yo les llamare luego. Irene Gaona Y Samuel Lopez y familia.
ALMA ORTA
November 27, 2009
Tio and Tia I am so sorry that I Alma Orta and my family couldn't be there for you on the time of need. ours prayers are with you may god bless you and your family in this time of need. Im Soila daughter from Houston,Texas
Mary Smith
November 26, 2009
My deepest condolences to you and your family, I will keep you in my prayers.Mrs Cortez,Rudy would bring your delicious tamales and his homemade hot sauce with him to work to share. I will miss him and his great sense of humor greatly.
CINDY VASQUEZ
November 26, 2009
ROGER, VELMA, AND FAMILY....
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND MAY GOD SURROUND ALL OF YOU WITH HIS LOVING ARMS AND GIVE YOU AND ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS. GOD BLESS YOU AND AGAIN OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
CINDY VASQUEZ
November 25, 2009
Our sincere condolences.
Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe & Ofelia Cerda
Leticia Cortez Mendez
November 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you tio and tia (Rosa,Roger,Robert & families),may the Lord give you peace and comfort durig this time of grief. Rudy will always live within everyones heart and memories. Love ya all!
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