Charles Cruz Cortez
Charles Cruz Cortez, of Breckenridge, TX, passed away March 18,
2021. A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, March
24, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, Throckmorton with Rev. Dannie
Lee officiating. Burial will follow services at Throckmorton Cemetery
under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is
planned from 6:00-7:00PM, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the funeral
home, 107 N. Austin, Throckmorton, TX.
Charles was born January 15, 1971, in Throckmorton, TX to Amelia
(Reyna) and Jesse Cortez. He married Angela (Martinez) on December
18, 2000 in Graham. He loved hunting and fishing. Charles was always
working, quick witted, and fun loving. He owned and operated Throckmorton
Tire Shop.
He is survived by his wife Angela Cortez of Breckenridge; 2 daughters, Jessica Cortez
and spouse Shawna Green of Amarillo, Brittany Rosenberger and husband Andrew of
Newton Falls, OH; 3 sons, Jacob Cortez and wife Jamie of Graham, Ray Cortez and wife
Heather of Jacksonville, NC; Corbin Cortez and wife Taylor of Breckenridge; 3 grandchildren,
Kyren, Hunter, Peyson, and one on the way; parents, Jesse and Amelia Cortez
of Throckmorton; sister, Susan Looney of Wichita Falls; numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
He is preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Ray Cortez, Jesse Cortez, Jr., and Joe Cortez.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.
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