Jimmy Rosas Cortez

He was born on May 1, 1942, in Terlingua, TX. Retired from Permian Enterprises, he was involved in the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, and the Rosary making committee.

His hobbies were watering his large assortment of trees and plants, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Survivors are his wife Socorro of 53 years, son Albert (Diana) Cortez, daughters Irma (Carlos) Carrillo, Hilda (Moises) Martinez, Maricella (Richard) Martinez, brothers Miguel (Patsy–deceased) Cortez, Locadio (Benita) Cortez, Johnny (Elizabeth-deceased) Cortez, Evaristo (Patsy) Cortez, sisters Paula (Carlos) Marquez, Yolanda (Bobby) Hernandez, brother-in-law Manuel Alvarado, 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and family.

Preceded in death by his parents Emeterio Cortez and Lasara Cisneros, son Evaristo P. Cortez, sister Maria (Luis) Galvan, Ricarda (Anacleto) Soltero, Angie Alvardo and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on today, Sunday, July 8, 2012, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m., at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 2633 Conover Ave, Odessa TX, on Monday July 9, 2012, at 10:00 am with Fr. Arturo Pestin officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Moises, Tyler, Issac, Mark, David and Omar. Honorary pallbearers will be J.J. and Richard.

We, the Cortez family, would like to express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for all your prayers, floral and food offerings, and especially your presence with us during this most difficult time. May God bless you all abundantly.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home Hospice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home, 601 N Alleghaney Ave, Odessa TX.