Mary Lou Cortez Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2024, at the age of 80, Mary Lou Cortez of Merced, California, born in Hanford, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Cheto Cortez; her parents, John Avalos and Isabel Alvarez; her brother Louie Avalos; her pet Koda; and her grandmother Kings.

She is survived by: her children, Elaine Cortez, Paul Cortez (Trish) and Robert Cortez (Blake Riley); her grandchildren, Jared Cortez, Jacob Cortez, David Vasquez (Jenna) and Ariel Vasquez; and her sister Tia (Nina).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home

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Jan 26

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Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home - Merced
901 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340

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Jan 26

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901 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340

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Jan 27

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St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merced
671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340

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