Tina Marie Cortez

Tina Marie Cortez, 67, of San Pedro, California passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Tina was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. She had a loving and kind heart and was always willing to help others, especially those she loved. Her love for her family was evident to all who knew her. Tina was an adoring mother and grandmother, whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her five children and seven grandchildren. She cherished the time spent making memories with her babies. She loved Christmas, but any reason to gather with family was special to her.

Tina's love for music, especially Teena Marie, was deep-rooted in her soul, as it was a constant presence in her home. Tina never met a stranger. Her smile and spirit were infectious and welcomed everyone she met. She was a helper, a giver, and a hero to many. Tina continues her legacy by becoming a hero in death as an organ and tissue donor. Through her gifts, she will be helping up to 75 people live better and healthier lives.

We all have a Tina-shaped hole in our hearts. Though we feel her absence deeply, we take comfort in knowing that she will always be with us in spirit, watching over and praying for us from Heaven.

Mom, we miss and love you immensely. We adore you and thank you for being our foundation, our protector, and our forever best friend.

"I'll always love my mama

She's my favorite girl

You only get one, you only get one, yeah

I'll always love my mama

She brought me in this world..."

Tina leaves behind her husband, Jose Cortez, as well as her children: Arlene Chaires (Arturo), Andy Olvera (Maria), Michael Olvera (Annette), Monica Cortez, and JoJo Cortez, and grandchildren: Angelica and Alicia Chaires, Gabriel, Daniel, and Rebecca Olvera, and Kalani and Konah Olvera. Tina is survived by her siblings: Tony Mansfield (Amy), Teri Calderon, Tami Mansfield, Kathleen Morgan, and Colleen McGarry, as well as lots of loving nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Cassie. She is preceded in death by her father Richard Mansfield, mother Evelyn Morgan, and bonus dad Bernard Morgan.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on June 23, 2023 from 5-7pm at Lighthouse Mortuary, and the funeral service on June 24, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church at 10am, followed by the burial at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach.