Francisca A. Cortez entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the blessed age of 83. She was born November 12, 1939, in San Antonio, TX to Cosme and Rosario Arredondo. She is reunited in h eaven with her parents; sons Ruben Santellan, Roger Heitkamp. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her husband Andres Santellan; children JoAnn Hernandez, Jere Lynn Heitkamp, Peter Cortez, Michael Cortez, Craig Allen Cortez; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family members and countless dear friends. Heaven has gained a treasured soul. She will live forever in our hearts.