A celebration of Kelly's life will be held at: Mauro P Garcia Funeral Chapel Friday, August 18, 2023 600 S. Wright St. Alice, Texas Visitation begins at 8:00am Service of Life 10:00am by Pastor Ricardo Ortiz of Church of Christ. Burial to follow: Roberson-Collins Memorial Cemetery - Roberson Dr., and 300 S. Stadium, Alice, Texas Angel "Kelly" Cortez was called upon by our dear Lord on August 12, 2023. He was born in the great town of Alice, Texas on October 20, 1950. He was a great companion, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Kelly loved his profession as a preventative maintenance mechanic in the oil field. He loved spending time with his family, loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies included fishing, singing, dancing, hunting, guitar playing, woodwork building, and watching his sports. He loved his Houston Astros and his Dallas Cowboys. Preceded in death by his father, Jose Cortez, mother, Virginia Cortez Gonzalez (Luis) , brothers: Jose (Diana) Cortez, Arturo (Sylvia) Cortez, and granddaughter Stephanie Marie Ramirez. Survivors include companion Gloria Ramos, son Kelly Cortez, daughter Yvette Cortez, two grandchildren, Arabella Cortez and Kelly Cortez Jr., and great grandchildren Adan Cortez and Ian Phillips. One sister Ginny (Ralph) Zepeda, three brothers; Lionel (Marta) Cortez, George (Alicia) Cortez, and Enrique Cortez, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Cortez Family wants to thank all family and friends for attending the celebration of life for Angel "Kelly" Cortez and thank you to the active pallbearers: Kelly Cortez Jr., Ralph Zepeda, Aurelio Trejo III, George Cortez Jr., Cristobal Ochoa IV, & Enrique Cortez Jr. to include honorary pallbearers: Lionel Cortez, Enrique Cortez, and George Cortez Sr. A Special Thank You to Cristobal Ochoa IV and family for the care you provided. Jefe, descansa en paz! With Love Kelly & Yvette.
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Oscar & Sylvia Lopez
8/15/2023 09:14:23 pm
Our sincere condolences and prayers for his family and companion. We regret not able to attend the services. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.
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Ruby Tamez
8/16/2023 01:00:36 pm
Sending love & prayers for the Cortez family. The world has lost a great man & he truly will be missed. Rest easy Big Kelly, give Stephanie & my dad a hug for me.
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