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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Francisco
Cortes
Jan 25, 1940 — Feb 22, 2021
Obituary
Francisco Cortes, 81, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.He was born in Michoacán, Mexico on January 25, 1940.
Early in his life, Francisco studied at a seminary for many years.He later married and started a family.He came to California and lived in Los Angeles for several years before coming to Salinas while passing through.He decided to settle here in 1970.He worked for many years at Salinas Lettuce Farmer's Co-Op as a foreman.He became businessman and started Cortes Auto Sales and other businesses in the early 80's until his retirement.Francisco was a resident of Salinas for over 50 years.
Francisco was adventurous and loved the outdoors.Fishing, camping, visiting national parks, traveling, and exploring off the beaten path were his passions.He came from humble beginnings and had a strong work ethic that gave him success and yet stayed humble until the end.He lived contently; seeing his family together and thriving gave him his highest personal satisfaction. Francisco was a member of Christ the King Church in Salinas and Sacred Heart Church in Hollister.
Francisco was preceded in death by his wife Josefina Cortes of 48 years.He is survived by his wife Guillermina; his children Ines (Juan), Ruben (Melissa), Francisco (Daisy), Josefina, Daniel(Veronica), all of Salinas, Margarita (John) of Las Vegas, and Jesus(Melinda) of San Diego.He had 19 grandchildren, and leaves behind his brothers David and Jose, and sister Socorro.
Francisco was a wonderful loving father, grandfather, uncle and husband.He will leave a big hole in this family and an ever bigger hole in our hearts.He loved and was loved by his family.He had a presence that was larger than life.We will all miss him.
There will be a rosary at Black Cooper Funeral Home with limited capacity on March 2.Mass will be at St. Benedict Church on March 3 with burial to follow in Hollister.Due to Covid, there will be limited capacity.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The viewing will be on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with the rosary recitation starting at 3:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Mass will be on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Benedict Church. Interment to follow to Calvary Cemetery.
Early in his life, Francisco studied at a seminary for many years.He later married and started a family.He came to California and lived in Los Angeles for several years before coming to Salinas while passing through.He decided to settle here in 1970.He worked for many years at Salinas Lettuce Farmer's Co-Op as a foreman.He became businessman and started Cortes Auto Sales and other businesses in the early 80's until his retirement.Francisco was a resident of Salinas for over 50 years.
Francisco was adventurous and loved the outdoors.Fishing, camping, visiting national parks, traveling, and exploring off the beaten path were his passions.He came from humble beginnings and had a strong work ethic that gave him success and yet stayed humble until the end.He lived contently; seeing his family together and thriving gave him his highest personal satisfaction. Francisco was a member of Christ the King Church in Salinas and Sacred Heart Church in Hollister.
Francisco was preceded in death by his wife Josefina Cortes of 48 years.He is survived by his wife Guillermina; his children Ines (Juan), Ruben (Melissa), Francisco (Daisy), Josefina, Daniel(Veronica), all of Salinas, Margarita (John) of Las Vegas, and Jesus(Melinda) of San Diego.He had 19 grandchildren, and leaves behind his brothers David and Jose, and sister Socorro.
Francisco was a wonderful loving father, grandfather, uncle and husband.He will leave a big hole in this family and an ever bigger hole in our hearts.He loved and was loved by his family.He had a presence that was larger than life.We will all miss him.
There will be a rosary at Black Cooper Funeral Home with limited capacity on March 2.Mass will be at St. Benedict Church on March 3 with burial to follow in Hollister.Due to Covid, there will be limited capacity.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The viewing will be on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with the rosary recitation starting at 3:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Mass will be on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Benedict Church. Interment to follow to Calvary Cemetery.
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