Miss my father-in-law. I don’t have as many memories as most, but he was loved and respected by myself and many others. See you in heaven Frank! 

Frank was a great man. I will always remember playing with his children at there house. I never saw him mad or upset. At the time he was a single father. And a darn good father. I haven’t seen Frank in many years but in touch with his son who has also become a very good man. One I’m sure Frank is proud of. You will be greatly missed. ❤️

Una memoria hacerca de Frank? Cual escojo tenemos miles de ellas juntos cual escoger no se todas son buenas. Por la clase de hombre, de caballero, de amigo que fue. Hace dos semanas me llamo y su saludo de siempre “que se oye Benja” lo recuerdo como si fuera ayer me pregunto cómo está todo en Suramérica dime tu para darle información a Marquitos (SV) así ya saben cómo viene la temporada y estamos al pendiente y dame una llamada para irnos a comer te debo una comida y platicamos. El lunes 2 de abril me llamaron los muchachos de SV para invitarme a comer yo espere ver a Frank ahí porque siempre estaba en las comida conmigo, el jamás llegó y los muchachos me dieron la mala noticia de tu partida. Frank muchas cosas buenas y malos ratos pero siempre lo sacábamos adelante como amigos y profesionales que somos. Frank muchos años trabajando juntos en Mexico, USA, el “Que se oye Benja” no lo volveré a escuchar pero tu recuerdo y consejos siempre estarán conmigo. descansa en paz, compañero. 
To choose a memory of Frank you ask? I have thousands, all good. Do to the gentleman, stand up guy, and friend that he was. About 2 weeks ago you called to check in and as always “What are you hearing Ben” I remember like it was just yesterday you called. You would always ask how it was in South America so you could give Little Mark the information or if we knew how the season was coming and to make sure to let you know when I was back so we can have that lunch you owed me and catch up. On April 2nd the guys from SV called to invite me to eat. I expected to see you here and you never got there. That’s when the guys gave me the bad news. Frank we went through a lot good times and bad times but we always were able to work together as friend and professionals and figure out a solution. Frank si many years working together in Mexico and USA. The “What are you hearing Ben” I will never hear again. I’ll never forget you and the wisdom you shared with me. Rest In Peace my good friend. 

In memory of our Uncle Frank whom we will miss greatly and carry in our hearts, always.


I met a man when I was a young man. 
His strong hands scooped out earth from fields 
Of California gold. 
He gave dignity to his weathered and well-seasoned skin. 
He had a well-developed eye for the fruits of his world's labor. 
He didn't own anything in the Central Valley,
But it was his paradise. 
And with a smile on his face, 
He did his part to put a piece of that paradise on dinner tables 
All across this great land. 
Frank, you were a good steward of heaven's bounty on earth. 
And in the next life may there be grapes along your path. 
So you can stop,
Those big hands comforted by angels, 
And pick the perfect grape from every vine. 
And enjoy a taste of paradise from time to time. 

David Hafer
April 4, 2018


  

Dedicated to my Pops Frank:
F is for Faithful... Pops was exceptionally faithful in his religious faith & beliefs, R is for Respectful... Pops was ever the proper courteous gentleman, respectful of everyone he knew & encountered, A is for Awesome... Pops was one of the most awesome, decent & honest human beings I have ever known in my lifetime, N is for Noble... he was noble in the manner in which he conducted himself, but most importantly, the way he made others feel important, K is for Knowledgeable… Pops was an immense wealth of knowledge in all areas of life, C is for Compassionate… Pops was wholly & unequivocally compassionate & lived his life serving & helping all others, O is for Open-hearted… Pops was always open-hearted as well as open-minded, he ALWAYS gave others the benefit of the doubt & was a kind & forgiving soul, R is for Reliable… when Pops said he would do something, his word was gold – he firmly believed that one had to be reliable & accountable not just to others, but more so to ones’ self! T is for Thankful… Pops was ever thankful for his all family, friends & co-workers, & he was thankful for his life relishing every single moment! E is for Empowering… he had the empowering philosophy that any and every one could reach for the stars no matter what they had gone through or where they were, that life was a journey & that it was possible to look in the mirror & love the person looking back at you! Z is for Zealous… Pops was zealous in his belief that anyone could live a decent & dignified life no matter your walk of life.
I shall miss your ready twinkly smile Pops, & the way you always made me feel blessed no matter what I was going through… Rest among the Angels!

"Don Pancho" will be sorely missed by those of us who worked with him for so many years.  He had so many qualities--decency, compassion, self-control, abnegation, courtesy, diligence, honesty, piety--that are glaringly absent in today's culture.  His vitality was a source of joy and inspiration.  Frank rose early every day to pray the Rosary and the world is a better place because of it.  May he rest in the peace and love of God. 

June and I were blessed to have Frank as a friend,  mentor and father figure. With his  loss we have lost a wealth of knowledge about the grape industry.  Gloria thank you and your  'Gordo'   Love You  Edd & June Cadena 

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Frank Cortez Jr.

March 13, 1936 – April 2, 2018

Funeraria Del Angel Delano

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