In Memory Of
Santiago Cortez
1946
2017
Santiago Cortez
April 14, 1946 — November 2, 2017
Santiago "Jim" Cortez, 71, of Lakewood, passed away November 2, 2017.
He was born April 14, 1946 in Costilla, New Mexico, the son of Amarante Cortez and Josefita Cortez Phillips.
He was a graduate of South High School in Pueblo, CO and served in the Vietnam War.
Jim was a lifelong Brick Mason and a wonderful father. His passion was fishing in his spare time. Jim was very loving and giving to all that he met.
He is predeceased by his parents, Josefita (Cortez) Phillips and Amarante Cortez.
Jim is survived by his children, Santiago "JJ" (Desiree) Cortez, Shannon (Lee) Padrick, Marcelline Cortez, Clinton Cortez and Nathan Cortez; stepchildren, Hadear (Joe Sanchez II) Shafei-Sanchez and Summer Shafei; grandchildren, Mariah, Dominique, Angelique, Jamison, Adrian, Luis and JoJo; brothers and sisters, Nora Martinez, Eulalia Aragon, Amarante J. (Rose) Cortez, Jr. and Leroy (Beverly) Cortez and many nieces, nephews and extended family along with a host of friends.
To share a memory of Santiago or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born April 14, 1946 in Costilla, New Mexico, the son of Amarante Cortez and Josefita Cortez Phillips.
He was a graduate of South High School in Pueblo, CO and served in the Vietnam War.
Jim was a lifelong Brick Mason and a wonderful father. His passion was fishing in his spare time. Jim was very loving and giving to all that he met.
He is predeceased by his parents, Josefita (Cortez) Phillips and Amarante Cortez.
Jim is survived by his children, Santiago "JJ" (Desiree) Cortez, Shannon (Lee) Padrick, Marcelline Cortez, Clinton Cortez and Nathan Cortez; stepchildren, Hadear (Joe Sanchez II) Shafei-Sanchez and Summer Shafei; grandchildren, Mariah, Dominique, Angelique, Jamison, Adrian, Luis and JoJo; brothers and sisters, Nora Martinez, Eulalia Aragon, Amarante J. (Rose) Cortez, Jr. and Leroy (Beverly) Cortez and many nieces, nephews and extended family along with a host of friends.
To share a memory of Santiago or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Santiago Cortez, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, November 17, 2017
9:30 - 10:30 am (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Service
Friday, November 17, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery 12:30pm Fri 11/17, meet at Staging Area B by 12:20pm
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