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Esther Cortez Obituary

Esther Cortez, of Colorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2015 in Pueblo. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward Cortez; parents, Victor and Barita O'Cana.

Esther is survived by her children, Eddie Cortez, Debbie Cortez, and Dottie Cortez; grandchildren, Malachy, Daylon, Zaira, and Jacob; great granddaughter, Leilah; sister, Mary (Artie) Roy, and numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Esther and Edward were full time pastors for Touching Lives Ministries in Pueblo for over 15 years, they also Evangelized across the Country. Esther loved life, cook, and laugh. She was a very fun, loving, kind and compassionate person. Family was very important and she loved spending time with them especially her great granddaughter Leilah.

Prayer service, 5 p.m., Monday, Light House Temple, 111 N. 32nd Street, Colorado Springs, Funeral service, 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Apostolic Church of Jesus, 611 Salazar St., San

Luis. Viewing prior to services. Internment Apostolic Cemetery in San Luis.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 11, 2015.

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Will Pierce

July 13, 2015

Sorry to have read on the Obituary on the lost of your Mother and my Sister In Law. May God be with her. Uncle Billy

lisa sapp

July 12, 2015

I didnt know you esther but I did know your daughter by acqauntance but i am sorry for her loss rip.

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