Nolberta Q. Cortez, 96, a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on January 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Nolberta was born November 21, 1921 in Corpus Christi. She was married to Joel H. Cortez until his death in 2005. Nolberta was a loving wife and mother to her four children and seven grandchildren. She was a dedicated homemaker and talented seamstress. Her favorite pastimes were crafting, picture puzzles and dominos. There was always a picture puzzle in progress in her home. Her specialty was beautifully painted and decorated birdhouses. She enjoyed professional football and even at age 96, she still knew and understood the game. Nolberta was as avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Nolberta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandson Adan Gonzalez, her sisters Bertha, Consuelo, Connie and Mary, her brother Pete and her beloved niece Helen. Nolberta is survived by her children Ida Roadhouse (Jack); Arturo Q. Cortez (Janie); Gloria Jean Garcia (Israel – deceased) and Joel Edward Cortez. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Memorial Holly with a rosary service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers for her service will be her grandchildren Dr. Monique Cortez, Arturo Cortez Jr., Armando Gonzalez, Joel Bernardo Cortez, Steven Garcia and Allison Garcia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Corpus Christi, Texas.
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