She is preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Agapita Cortez; Sister, Maria De Jesus Cortez; brothers, Alberto and Hilario Cortez.
Maria Paula Cortez is survived by her sons, Juan (Nora) Chapa and Jose G. De La Cruz; daughters, Maria Elena (Bill) Harris and Diana Cortez; grandsons, John Chapa, Eric Sanchez and Daniel Crews; granddaughters, Barbra Chapa, Jennifer Chapa, Suzette Lely Sanchez and Ruby De La Cruz. Maria also leaves behind numerous grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Chapel Service to begin after Visitation Hours at 4:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista followed by Committal Service at Heavenly Grace Crematory.
You may view the obituary of Maria Paula Cortez at www.MeM.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, and mausoleums. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.