Arnoldo G.

Cortez

Arnoldo G. Cortez, age 63, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born January 1, 1960, in Rio Hondo to Jesus Cortez and Rita Garcia. Arnoldo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed fishing, arts & crafts, and painting. He was skilled in carpentry and plumbing. Arnoldo will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Anita Cortez.

Arnoldo leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving wife of 40 years, Maria A. Cortez; children, Jesus Jose (JJ) Cortez (Dianna Rostro), Michael Anthony Cortez (Maria), and Erika Michelle Cortez; granddaughters, Melanie, Aliyah, Emani Chavarria, Leandra Correa, and Aubrey Torres; sisters, Adela Gonzalez (Robert), Alicia Martinez (Jose), and Angelica Cortez; along with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Helen's Catholic Church.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Juan Garcia, Richard Garcia, Mike Cortez, Jesus Jose Cortez, Michael Anthony Cortez, and Jaime Martinez.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com