Catherine Cortez's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Hereford, Texas

Catherine Cortez

October 13, 1934 - November 1, 2025 (91 years old)

Hereford, Texas

Catherine Cortez's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Hereford, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home

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Catherine Cortez

October 13, 1934 - November 1, 2025 (91 years old)

Hereford, Texas

Catherine Cortez Obituary

In loving memory of Catherine Cortez of Hereford, Texas, who departed this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 91. Catherine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine Cortez to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cornelius Drerup and Agnes Drerup (Bezner); her son Chris Cortez; and her close friends, Tonia Ramirez and Mary Gonzales.

She is survived by: her children, Dave Cortez (Ronnie) of Flint, TX, Julie Cortez of Hereford, TX, Steve Cortez (Margo) of Amarillo, TX, Vince Cortez (Shelly) of Austin, TX, Lisa Lucero (Jimmy) of Canyon, TX and Eric Cortez (Rhonda) of Denver, CO; her grandchildren, Matthew Cortez of Frisco, TX, Jeremy Cortez (Lyz) of Quinlan, TX, Sarah Cortez of Amarillo, TX, Erin Cortez (Kelly) of Corinth, TX, Sabrina Allbright (Justin) of Godley, TX, Ariana Cortez of Brussels, Deron Lucero (Melissa) of Amarillo, TX, Emma Cortez and Hope Cortez of Austin, TX; her great grandchildren, Faith, Elijah Cortez of Quinlan, TX, Kingston Cortez of Corinth, TX, Kennon Lucero, Cameron, Connor and Kyson Gross of Amarillo, TX; her brother Henry Drerup (Julie) of Sebastopol, CA; and her cousins, Raul "Bully" Cruz, Jolynn O'Leary, Brandon Flood, Jamey Wallace, Randy, Francie Farr, Myrna Buckley, Joe, Barbara Kerr, Troy Don Moore, Zilvia, Mark Bartels and Tonia Ramirez. She is also survived by one aunt; several nieces, nephews.

Viewing was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home (105 Greenwood St, Hereford, TX 79045). A rosary was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church (115 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045). A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery (115 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony's Endowment Fund, 114 Sunset Dr., Hereford, Texas, 79045.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home



Thu

Nov 06

Viewing

Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home
105 Greenwood St, Hereford, TX 79045

Thu

Nov 06

Rosary

St. Anthony's Catholic Church
115 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045

Fri

Nov 07

Celebration of life

St. Anthony's Catholic Church
115 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045

Fri

Nov 07

Burial

St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery
115 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045

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