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Fabian Cortez Obituary

Cortez, Fabian G. May 20, 2011, age 82, late of Homewood, Beloved Husband of Catherine Cortez nee Maestre and the late Helen Cortez nee Garcilazo. Dear father of Marie (Richard Sifuentes) Cortez-Sifuentes. Step father of Louis Estrada, Al Estrada, Jr. and Mary (Adam Havens) McKiddy-Havens. Cherished grandfather of Jill (Adam) Schur, Lori Sifuentes, Lauren McKiddy and S. Zachary McKiddy. Loving brother of Moses Cortez, Del Martinez, Refugia (Ralph) Arteaga, Lola Cortez, the late Jesse (Ceilia) Martinez and the late Andy (Toni) Martinez. Very special uncle to Maria Machek. Member of Ospreys. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy. Homewood Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. Service Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2011.

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Brandy Johnson

May 26, 2011

So sorry for your loss Cay and Mary.

Alaine Koschnitzki

May 23, 2011

Marie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Stay strong and if need anything, just let us know.

May 23, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

The Compton Family

Michelle Orr-Burke

May 22, 2011

A sad day has come upon us.
My whole life has memories of Fibo, for as far back as I can remember. When. When I was small, I was affraid of him. We would see him at the record shop on Ashland. As I grew older, those fears quickly went away. I saw a sweet, kind hearted man now for me. Nothing to be affraid of. The memories of Fibo and my parents, (Frank&Marge) there are a whole lot in that memory bank.
To his family, who loved him. You are all blessed to have a part of him in each of you. Along with memories of your own to hold on to. I know that you will miss him, you will cry. But, know that he left you with so much of him to not be sad for long. He taught/gave you the ability to live and love, theres a gift that can only be given through love. From him and by him.
I will keep you in my prayers, but, I know God will give you all you need.
Michelle Orr- Burke

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May 22, 2011

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