Robert “Bobby” Cortez, Sr., 53, of Beaumont died August 1, 2005 at his residence. A native of Houston and resident for most of his life in Beaumont, Bobby was retired from Exxon-Mobil as an operator.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Moreno Cortez of Beaumont; son, Robert Cortez, Jr. of Beaumont; daughters, Christina Cortez, Stephanie Cortez, and Melissa Cortez all of Beaumont; mother, Ofelia Cortez of Beaumont; brothers, Ben Cortez, Jr. and David Cortez both of Beaumont; sisters, Mary Hughes of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Diane Reyes of Beaumont; granddaughter, Lilliana Cortez of Beaumont. His father, Ben Cortez, Sr., preceded him in death.
A funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 at St. Anthony Cathedral under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening, August 4, 2005 beginning at 5:00 P. M. with a Rosary recited at 6:00 P. M. at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral School, 850 Forsythe, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
