Elpidio P. Cortez's Obituary
Elpidio P. Cortez, age 80, passed away in Amara Hospice in Edinburg, Texas on March 25, 2019. He was born on November 17, 1938, in Monterrey, Mexico to Jose Felipe and Maria Cortez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelita Cortez in 2010. Elpidio had a heart of gold, and his family always came first. He loved the Lord and Lucha Libre. His Life here on Earth was spent making memories of laughter and joy. He is now wearing a crown in the presence of our Lord. "I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Elpidio is survived by his five children, Sylvia (Ernest) Sanchez, Elpidio Cortez Jr., Leticia (Ronald) Zamora, Jose Ramon (Liza) Cortez, and Leticia Chavez; three brothers- Andres Cortez, Felipe Cortez, Hector Cortez; and 23 grandchildren and several great-grand-children. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston in Pharr, Texas from 11:00 am tp 9:00 pm, with a prayer service at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Mcallen, Texas on Thursday March 28, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mcallen. Services are entrusted to Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston.
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