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Pedro Cortez

1952 - 2019

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1952

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2019

Pedro Cortez Obituary

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PEDRO "PETER" CORTEZ
June 3, 2019
Pedro (Peter) Cortez, 66, of Colorado Springs, CO, died of a broken heart. The loss of his bride was too great for him to handle. He left us June 3, 2019. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas on July 13, 1952, he was the youngest of 3 children.
Peter graduated from Austin High School in 1970. He married the love of his life, Julia (Julie) Guerra on 16 September 1972.
Peter joined the United States Air Force in 1973, he retired as a tech Sargent after 20 years of service. Then, retired from Si International- Serco after 18 years.
Peter loved music, playing guitar, building things, he loved Jesus and America too.
He was a member of Woodmen Valley Chapel and had a passion for helping his family and friends.
He's proceeded in death by his father, Pedro Cortez Sr., nephew, David Carpio, his mother, Severina Murillo, and wife, Julia Cortez.
He is survived by his daughter, Montserrat (Montse') Schorer; Granddaughters, Alexis Cotton and Deanna Brown; great grandsons, Christian and Cedric Cotton; and whom he considered "sons", Greg Schorer and Chris Cotton. His sisters, Evangelina "Vangie" Marshall Cortez, Yolanda "Yolie" Cortez Carpio, nephews and nieces, Victor Marshall, Gilbert Carpio, Jaime Carpio, Elizabeth Archut, and many great nephews and nieces.
He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to everyone.
A Celebration of life will be held at 11am, 13 June 2019 at Calvary Worship Center, 501 Castle Rd Colorado Springs, Co. 80904.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 11, 2019.
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My prayers are with your family, Montse. I hope knowing your parents are together for eternity brings some joy and peace to you and your family. I loved both your mom and your dad... They were wonderful people! And I was lucky enough to have know them.

DeAnne Zamora

June 18, 2019

He left earth too soon - and his soul is safe with Jesus. Love to you all!

Peggy Wilber

June 15, 2019

With sincere sympathy may you find comfort in your memories and may the remembrance of a life you cherish fill all your days with love. May our almighty God continue to comfort you and your family. 2 Coriinthians 1:3

June 15, 2019

Words are not enough to express my sorrow for your family. May you find comfort in the fact he is with his beloved wife and his heavenly father. May he rest in peace.
Janelle Lynn

Janelle Lynn

June 12, 2019

Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.

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