Israel Cortez

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Israel Cortez III, 47, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Harlingen Medical Center.

Israel was born on March 20, 1976, in Weslaco, Texas to Israel Cortez Jr. & Wilma Ratliff.

He is preceded in death by his father, Israel Cortez Jr.; mother-in-law, Eluteria Dudzienski; and sister, Veronica "Ronnie" Pizano.

Israel leaves behind his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, his beloved wife, Maria Gabriela Cedillo de Cortez, daughters, Isabella Cortez & Samantha Salinas; sons, Ruben Salinas, Ruben Sanchez, & Israel Cortez IV; seven grandkids and one on the way; parents, mother, Wilma Ratliff; stepmother, Angela Wilkinson Cortez; sisters, Crystal Cortez Dovalina, Carmen Matthis Galvan, and Jessica Galvan; nephew, Richard "Rick" Pizano (Stephanie); niece, Brittany Casarez (Edward); and numerous other relatives & friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444. www.trinityfunerals.com