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Valentin Cortez Obituary
SEBASTIAN, TX. -Valentin Cortez Sr., 74, passed away Monday, February 25,2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born February 4, 1934 in Sebastian, Texas.
Mr. Cortez is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Severa V. Cortez; three sons, Valentin, Jr., Arnulfo (Dalia, Arnie, Arnoldo, Demi) of Sebastian, Julian (Rosie, J.C., Waylon, Darian) of Raymondville; two daughters, Virginia (Domingo Cortina, Damian, Fabian) of Edinburg and Ermelinda (Pete Capetillo, Virginia, Miranda, Samantha) of Raymondville. He is survived by two brothers, Felipe and Arnulfo; two sisters, Enedina Cortez, Maximina Cortez and special thanks to niece Cindy Cortez Guajardo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Romulo & Petronila Cortez, brothers, Baudelio, Urbano, Raul Trindad; two sisters, Alicia Martinez and Beatriz Rios.
He lived in Sebastian all his life and he was a retired cotton ginner for over 30 years. The family wishes to thank the staff of CVICU-CCU at Valley Baptist Hospital.
A rosary will be held Wednesday, 7:30 P.M., at Duddlesten Chapel and Thursday, 7:00 P.M., at Duddlesten Chapel. Funeral service will be held Friday, 10:00 A.M., February 29th, at St. Martin of Tours. Burial will follow at the Guadalupe Cemetery in Sebastian.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Arnie, Damian, Arnoldo, Fabian, J.C., Waylon and Darian.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home. Sign the guestboook at www.valleystar.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Clementine Cortez
March 19, 2008
Tia Chale, It was such a joy meeting you and tio valentin, Truely an answered prayer. I cherish the moments spent wth my tio valentin,
you and your family. I pray the Lord
strengthen you and your family each and every day.
herlynda cortez
February 29, 2008
tia chale,
may the joy of the Lord be your strength. you are in my heart and in my prayers. may the peace that only He can give shower on you through this time. Herlynda Cortez
Danny Cortez
February 28, 2008
Tia, Primos y Primas,
I am so sad and sorry for you and for everyone who knew Tio Vale. Know that my family’s heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family.
Maricela Vela-Mendez
February 28, 2008
May you find comfort in the Lord. May God Bless You and All the family. Praise the Lord for the time allowed with your loved one.
Lilly Cortez-Herrera
February 28, 2008
Tia Chale, Virginia, Baby, Coce, Melly, and Julio
I am so sorry for tio's passing. I am deeply sad and just wanted you to know that my heart and thoughts are with you all even though I cannot be down there with you. I have prayed for all of you since I heard of his illness. Tio Vale was a great uncle and I will always remember his smile. The last time I saw him was last summer and I will never forget the site of seeing him in his chair on the front porch. I have lots of good memories of him and the rest of your family.
May the Lord give each of you peace and comfort you in the days ahead. Draw your strength from Him each day and have faith that one day you we will see Tio Vale again. Take care of Tia Chale and I will continue to lift you in prayer. My love to each one of you.
Viola Z. Vela
February 28, 2008
As you share this time of sorrow as a family, may you draw strength and hope from one another remembering your loved one's life together. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
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