Perfecto M. Cortez, born January 29, 1929, was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2020 at the blessed age of 91. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Oralia R. Cortez; son Perfecto R. Cortez; parents Ignacio and Victoria Cortes; step-mom Ines Cortes, siblings Guadalupe Cortez and Irma Cortes de Tovar. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his children Jose F. Cortez (Marta), Mary D. Vasquez (Jose), Roberto Cortez (Amalia); grandchildren Robert A. Cortez, Louis S. Cortez, Megan A. Cortez, John M. Rios, Katie N. Rios, Eva Y. Moreno; great-grandson Macario Moreno; numerous brothers, sisters, godchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The family would like to give a special thanks to Juanita G. Sanchez for the love and excellent care she provided their father. He will live forever in the hearts of his family and friends.