Irene R. Cortinas, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born November 17, 1934 in Bay City, Texas to Rosa and Arcadio Rocha. Mrs. Cortinas is preceded in death by her husband Jose Cortinas, son Joey Cortinas and daughter Irene Cortinas. Her family members include son Roy Rocha Cortinas, daughters Rosalinda Rocha Myers, Adeline C. Rodriguez, Mary Ann C. Hinojosa and her husband Ciprian, Jr., Jo Ann C. Hernandez, 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Irene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family and rooting for her beloved Astros. Thankfully, she was able to see the Astros win the World Series. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 4-8 PM with the Vigil at 6:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home Colonial Chapel. Funeral service will be on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Angels at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
