Mr. Cortez, 79, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell, New Mexico.
Mr. Cortez was born January 26, 1930 in Presidio, Texas; the son of Gregorio Cortez and Yldefosa (Ornelas) Cortez.
He came to Artesia area in 2003 from Lovington.
He was a farm laborer and was of the catholic denomination.
Gregorio was preceded in death by his parents, a son, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.
Survivors include his 8 daughters; 2 sons; brothers Aldolfo Cortez, and Jose Cortez both of Lubbock, Texas; sister Juana Salcido of Lake Arthur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cortez, 79, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell, New Mexico.
Mr. Cortez was born January 26, 1930 in Presidio, Texas; the son of Gregorio Cortez and Yldefosa (Ornelas) Cortez.
He came to Artesia area in 2003 from Lovington.
He was a farm laborer and was of the catholic denomination.
Gregorio was preceded in death by his parents, a son, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.
Survivors include his 8 daughters; 2 sons; brothers Aldolfo Cortez, and Jose Cortez both of Lubbock, Texas; sister Juana Salcido of Lake Arthur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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