Alicia

Cortez

Alicia Cortez, 80 entered eternal rest on September 15, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on September 28, 1944, to Abelardo Cortez and Elodia Garcia in Lozano, Texas.

Alicia is preceded in death by her parents, Abelardo and Elodia Cortez; siblings, Abelardo Cortez Jr., Katie Salinas, Ruben Cortez, Maria Elodia Ramos, Dina Morales, and Graciela Salinas.

Alicia had a passion for playing bingo, playing slot machines, and dancing. She worked in the retail industry as a saleswoman and enjoyed shopping at thrift stores. In addition to these, she was known for her generous nature, whether it was through monetary prayers, or her own selflessness throughout her life.

Alicia leaves behind her 3 children, Patricia Ann Ortiz (Leeroy), Cathy Longoria (Robert Jr.), Antoinette Ramos (Andres Jr.); grandchildren, Cynthia Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz De Leon, Elizabeth Ortiz, Robert Longoria III, Abel Matthew Longoria, Anthony Sosa, Devan Goode; 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Tony Cortez, Viola Martinez; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday September 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. led by Gloria Cortez at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday September 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in Sebastian, Texas.

Interment will follow at Guadalupe Cemetery in Sebastian, Texas.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Lee Roy Ortiz, Robert Longoria Jr., Anthony Sosa, Christopher Torres, Isaiah De Leon, Ruben Hernandez.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any donations to https://lyfordcatholic.org/

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Alicia Cortez have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.