Hector E. Cortez

Mass of Christian Burial for Hector E. Cortez, 79, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Fr. Jose Marin officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Cortez was born December 26, 1944 in Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence. He was a hard worker and loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music. Mr. Cortez was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Maria C. Cortez of Diboll; daughters, Ana L. Lopez and husband Lucas of Nacogdoches, Sandra Vasquez of Lufkin, and Deyanira Cortez of Diboll; mother, Francisca Cortez; siblings and spouses, Elva Sanchez, Sylvia and Pedro Buenrostro, Eduardo and Rosa Cortez, and Alda and Nicolas Rivera; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hector F. Cortez; brother, Ricardo Cortez; and sister, Rosario Alvarez.

Pallbearers will be Gabriel Vazquez, Jr., Leonardo Vazquez, Ivan Lopez, Rudi Segura, Jose Santana, and Gabriel Vazquez, Sr.

Honorary pallbearer will be Eddy Cortes.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.