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Ruben
Cortez
August 9, 1962 – October 22, 2024
Ruben Cortez, 62, of Wolfforth was born August 9, 1962 in Lubbock to Santos R. Cortez & Carmen (Zapata) Cortez. He graduated from Frenship High School in 1982. He was a painter, welder, & had many other skills. He formerly worked at UMC Health System. Ruben was a Catholic. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, football squares, poker, and he was a Dallas Cowboys Fan. But most of all he enjoyed evenings under the tree with his dad & his brothers.
Ruben went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Those left to cherish his memories are his parents: Santos & Carmen Cortez of Wolfforth, his wonderful son: Jeremy Cortez of Dallas, 6 siblings: Santos Jr., of Dallas, Robert of Wolfforth, Christina Cortez Richey of Lubbock, & David of Wolfforth, Margaret Rodriguez & husband Armando of Meadow, & Teresa Cortez of Lubbock, 10 nieces & nephews, & 10 great-nieces & great-nephews.
Viewing will begin at 4:00pm Friday October 25, 2024 at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel in Wolfforth with the Rosary beginning at 6:00pm. Services will be at 10:00am Saturday October 26, 2024 in the same chapel with Rev. Msgr. David Cruz of St. Clare Catholic Church officiating. Cremation is under the care of Wilsons' Funeral Directors of Wolfforth. Burial of his ashes will be in the Wolfforth Cemetery at a later date.
Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel
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Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel
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Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel
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