Oscar Olivares Cortes entered into the restful peace of our Lord on January 26, 2023 at the age of 75. Oscar was born in Cloete Coahuila, Mexico on January 1, 1948 to Maria Luisa Olivares de Cortes and Jose Rodriguez Cortes; he was the youngest son of the union.
Oscar had several hobbies. He was a natural handyman, always fixing whatever was needed. If something was needed Oscar would find a way to make it better, or at least try. Oscar had a natural green thumb, being able to grow anything out of seeds; his most prized plant were his rose bushes, Which he took lots of pride in to make them look great. He enjoyed working on cars, and loved being with his grandchildren picking pecans. Most of all, Oscar loved his family. He took pride in caring for his family, when grandchildren came into the picture, he took every chance to spend time with them. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. His hard working nature was to provide the best to his family.
In 1969, Oscar met Maria Isabel Olguin while visiting his sister. It was love at first sight for them, and their love blossomed. They decided to get married on February 1, 1969 and together raised five children and seven grandchildren together.
Oscar will be joined eternally with his parents, Maria Luisa and Jose Cortes; Son, Oscar Cortes Jr.; granddaughter, Ruby Ann Cortes; and six siblings.
Oscars’s memory will forever live on through his wife of 53 years, Maria Isabel Cortes; Surviving children, Martha and Joe Jr. Alfaro, Yvonne Cortes, Rosalinda C. and Eduardo Jr. Prado, Jaime A and Jessica A Cortes, and Jaylyn M. Cortes. Last surviving sibling, Juanita Cortes; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and amazing great grandfather. He will be forever missed.
