Samuel T. Cortez was called home to be with the Lord on July 27th, 2019 at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his father Erasmo Cortez, mother Ester Cortez, brother Pablo Cortez. He is survived by his spouse Victoria C. Cortez, sons Samuel Cortez Jr., Santiago Cortez, Paulo Cortez, daughters Demetria Cortez, Maria Ester Cortez, Victoria Cortez, sisters Anita Reyes, Ancencio Saldivar, Emelia Saldivar. Vistiation will be held Thursday August 1st, from 3:30pm. to 8:30pm. with a Eulogy to be held at 3:30pm. to 4:30pm. a rosary to be recited at 4:30pm.