Our loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Ms. Amada Estela Cortez has joined our heavenly Father on Saturday, November 16, 2024. “Stela”, as she was fondly known, was born in El Paso, Texas on June 2, 1939. She attended San Jacinto Elementary and Bowie High School.
Stela is survived by her husband Jorge, “George”, Cortez, whom were married for 62 years. She is also survived by her two daughters, Celia Haynes and Graciela Cortez, her son in-law Kenneth Haynes, her five grandchildren, Vanessa Haynes, Ken Haynes, Mario Rodriguez, Shannon “Georgie” Cortez, and Anthony Hunter, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Stela was a creative individual, who spent her time painting beautiful sceneries and ceramic sculptures. She also enjoyed cooking for her family. Stela had a love for baking and decorating cakes for weddings and special occasions. She was a member of the Roger Beacon Catholic Church and volunteered at events such as the Annual St. Anthony’s Bazar.
