entered in eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Brownsville, Texas. Abelardo is preceded in death by his parents: Abelardo and Elodia Cortez Sr., 2 sisters: Diana Cortez and Graciela Cortez, and brother Ruben Cortez.
Left to cherish her memory are, his wife Paulina Perez, 6 children: Dolly Rocha, Api Cortez, Diana Aparicio, Ruben Sosa Jr., Rosa Elia Alaniz, Hilda Rivera, numerous of grandchildren, and 5 Siblings: Catarina Cortez, Alicia Cortez, Viola Cortez, Antonio Cortez, Bebe Ramos.
