Ruben C. Cortez, 77 years old of Fontana, California, passed away on September 29, 2014 at Kaiser Hospital, Fontana. He was born on August 6, 1937 in Atolinga, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose and Emilia Cortez. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Indelisa Cortez and is survived by his wife, Maria Cortez and their children, Maria Arechiga (Jose), Elvia Lopez (Eliseo), Pedro Cortez (Laura), Jose Cortez (Patricia), Lupe Cortez (Tony Dominguez), Salvador Cortez (Cynthia), Ruben R. Cortez (Betty), Emily Cortez and Ruben Cortez, Jr. (Cielo). His 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Ruben was self employed as a produce distributor for over 40 years.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014, 4-8 p.m. and Funeral Service on Saturday, October 4, 2014, 10 a.m., both at Montecito Valley View Chapel, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton, CA 92324. Burial to follow at Montecito Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Montecito Memorial Park & Mortuary, Colton, California.