Roger Cortez, 55, formally of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2007 in Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents; Emilio and Senaida Cortez, brother, Arturo Cortez and long lifetime partner Marylee Olsen. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Isabel (Gabriel) Casias, Patricio Cortez and Sylvia (Frank) Fernandez and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary was held on Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Rivera Funeral Home chapel