Elvira C. Cortez, 88, of Costilla passed away on September 07, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Serafin Cortez, sons, Frank & Nick Cortez, brother, Gilbert Arellano and sister, Eutilia Martinez. She is survived by her children, Fred Cortez (Marie) of Englewood, CO, Elmer Cortez of Costilla, Steve Cortez (Cheryl) of Albuquerque and daughter, Nickolee Cortez of Denver.
Rosaries were recited on September 10, 2009 at Rivera Chapel and on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on September 12, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church in Costilla with interment following at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla.