1931
Alonzo
2011
Alonzo Cortez
March 31, 1931 — October 15, 2011
Rio Hondo, TX – Alonzo V. Cortez, 80, entered God’s kingdom on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Marie Cortez; and grandson, Joseph Smith.
Alonzo is survived by his cherished wife of 56 years, Dora Cortez; his loving children, Israel Cortez, Belinda Camarena, Elim Cortez and Nancy Ceja; and his cherished grandchildren, Larry Rios, Steven Camarena, Rebecca Camarena, Delina Cortez, Junior Cortez, Erik Valtierra, Brando and J.R. Cortez; 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Florencio Cortez; and sisters, Carolina Resendez and Maria del Refugio Lopez.
Alonzo was a Christian pastor & evangelist in the early 70’s; his life was dedicated to God and his family; he was best known for his love of singing and recording his Christian music. Alonzo was a generous man with a huge heart who always helped those in need, he will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. at San Benito Funeral Home.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Chapel Service on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at San Benito Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
You are invited to leave condolences to the family of Alonzo Cortez at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Highway 77, San Benito, TX (956) 361-9192
He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Marie Cortez; and grandson, Joseph Smith.
Alonzo is survived by his cherished wife of 56 years, Dora Cortez; his loving children, Israel Cortez, Belinda Camarena, Elim Cortez and Nancy Ceja; and his cherished grandchildren, Larry Rios, Steven Camarena, Rebecca Camarena, Delina Cortez, Junior Cortez, Erik Valtierra, Brando and J.R. Cortez; 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Florencio Cortez; and sisters, Carolina Resendez and Maria del Refugio Lopez.
Alonzo was a Christian pastor & evangelist in the early 70’s; his life was dedicated to God and his family; he was best known for his love of singing and recording his Christian music. Alonzo was a generous man with a huge heart who always helped those in need, he will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. at San Benito Funeral Home.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Chapel Service on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at San Benito Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
You are invited to leave condolences to the family of Alonzo Cortez at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Highway 77, San Benito, TX (956) 361-9192
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