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Arturo Cortez, 47, of Grandview, our beloved husband, father and brother, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, surrounded by his family at Kadlec Hospital in Richland.
Art was born Dec. 24, 1964 in La Grulla, Texas, the son of Hernan and Guadalupe Cortez.
He later moved with his family to Sunnyside. Art received his education in Sunnyside and graduated with the class of 1983.
On April 7, 1990 he married the love of his life, Ernestina Candanoza, and three years later they began their family. Art was a devoted husband and father and loved his family dearly.
He was a hard working man who had a passion for music and enjoyed DJ'ing, gardening, cooking, camping, Tejano music and barbequing with family and friends.
He was currently employed as a truck driver with A & B Asphalt in Benton City.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ernestina; his son, Nathaniel; his daughter, Natalia; his brothers, Hernan (Dominga) Cortez Jr. and George (Olga) Cortez; his sisters, Alice Cortez, Clara Sanchez, Yolanda (Rudy) Cruz, Janie (Roy) Vidaurri and Albertina Cortez; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hernan and Guadalupe Cortez; one brother, Arnulfo; his grandparents; and uncles.
Art was a member of The Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, from 10 a.m. to noon, with memorial services to follow at The Church of Latter-day Saints, 1200 Lincoln Ave. in Sunnyside. A dinner will follow at 1 p.m.
All condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com
Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in charge of arrangements.
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We send our condolences to your family. Art will be greatly missed, that smile of his was like no other.
From all of the staff & co workers at A & B asphalt Inc.
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Nathan and family,
My thoughts are with you and you are held gently in my heart. I miss you at school and look forward to when you return. I am always here for you and you can count on me to help however possible. Please know we all deeply care and are sad for your loss.
Mrs. Heidi Weatherly and class.
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WISHING YOU THE STRENGTH FOR TODAY AND CONFORT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
KNOWING HOW MUCH YOUR LOVED ONE MEANT TO SO MANY. GOD BLESS YOU.
MR. & MRS GILBERTO /ANTONIA GARZA AND FAMILY
McALLEN, TEXAS
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Sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was such a nice and respectful man. His smile was so warm. My prayers to his wife, children and family.
Ramiro and Dede Gonzalez & Family
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To the Cortez family...I send you my condolences and my prayers to ya'll. May God keep you strong on this hard time in ya'lls life. I miss my friend Art so much. He was a great friend. I wish I didn't live so far away. Ernestina May God Bless You and Your Family!
Raul Garza and Family,
Donna, TX.
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Our deepest sympathy to all the Cortez Family. We remember Art as always having a smile on his face. He will forever be remembered.
Friends/Family
Rosendo & Nora Cruz
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You will be missed. Glad that I net you in school. My condolences to the family. From Cory Rendon.
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We loss a dear friend in Art, he was always cheerful and fun to be around with. We will miss his smile and his friendship. From Roy Cardenas Family.
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From your close classmate and friend Jose (Joe) Navarro. You will be miss always but you will live forever in my heart ...God bless you and your family
Love always Joe
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We are very fortunate to have known Art, he was a great friend, caring father and loving husband. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him but we will always cherish the memories. Prayers to all the Cortez Familia.
Love, Mr & Mrs Eddy Borrego
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Our deepest condolences to the Cortez family. We are so sorry for this great loss in your lives. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Gilbert & Marcy Vidaurri & family
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