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Amelia Cortez Obituary

Cortez, Amelia "Bea" (nee Rubalcaba) Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother of Genevieve (Sam) Lio and Lawrence "Corky" (Jean) Cortez; cherished grandmother of Larry (Michelle), Ed (Sylvia) and Marc (Jennifer); adored great-grandmother of Salvatore, Francesca, Michael, Dominic Edward, Evelyn Violet, Kate and Hannah; dear sister of Refugia (late Nick) Stathos, Esther (late John) Romano, Theresa Rubalcaba, Peter (Flena), Tim (GayAnn), Rocky, the late John, late Frank, late Vincenta (late Joe) Aguilera and the late Juanita (Roy) Scarlatta; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Visitation Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. at The Franciscan Village Chapel, 1270 Village Dr., Lemont. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For info 708-301-3595 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2018.

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Liz Espinosa-Strehlow

August 7, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathies to Genevive, Lawrence Jr. and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 22, 2018

Wishing her joy on her journey and you peace with your memories.
Carl Rossi

July 22, 2018

Wishing her joy on her journey and you peace with her memories.
Carl Rossi

Tc Aikens

July 22, 2018

I wish to extend my condolences to your family. Please keep in mind those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Hosea 13:14

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JUDY DALUGA

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July 21, 2018

I'm extending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find peace in knowing that God Cares for you and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7

July 20, 2018

My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.

July 20, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort. CR.

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Memorial Events
for Amelia Cortez

Jul

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Jul

23

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Franciscan Village Chapel

1270 Village Dr.,, Lemont, IL

Jul

23

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

The Franciscan Village Chapel

1270 Village Dr.,, Lemont, IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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