Isabel Amador Cortez

Lita was the third of five children born to Mike and Nellie Amador. Lita was born and raised in San Diego, graduating from San Diego High School in 1941. On October 12, 1947 she married James L. Cortez, her husband of 48 years until his death in 1995. Lita leaves behind her son James H. Cortez (Carol), daughters Olivia Cortez (Vince) and Andrea Van Vranken (Jim). She is also survived by her four grandchildren, James M. Cortez, Carrianne King, Micaela Torres-Gil, and Laura Van Vranken, as well as great- grandchildren Isabella, Mason, Landon and Logan and a host of family and friends.

Some of Lita’s fondest memories were her travels with family and friends throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South American and Europe. She loved camping, music, dance, and stayed active with Tai Chi and water aerobics. She was a devoted Catholic.

Family and friends are welcome for visitation and rosary on Monday December 9, 2019 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at Goodbody Mortuary 5027 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego, followed by a graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goodbodymortuary.com for the Cortez family.