On September 26, 2022 Lupe Medina Cortez passed away surrounded by her family. She was born on November 24,1941 in Houston, Texas to Reina and Gonzalo Medina. Her grandparents Jesus and Josefa Berrones were a huge part of her life as well Together this amazing family raised a remarkable woman. At the age of 21 she married the love of her life Thomas Cortez Sr. and their love story began. This year they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They raised four children:
Preceded in death by her son Thomas Cortez Jr. and preceded in death by her daughter Anna Marie (Donald) Valentine; Survived by daughters Cynthia (Robert) Torres, and Rachel (Jose) Peña. She had 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandson Donald E. Valentine III. She had countless family and friends. She retired from the Houston Chronicle and was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She leaves behind many great memories instilled in many hearts.
She will be remembered for her delicious tamales. She loved music and loved to dance. Now she is dancing in heaven pain free!
A visitation for Lupe will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. A rosary service will occur Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. A visitation will occur Friday, October 7, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 7, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. A committal service will occur Friday, October 7, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
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