Santos Rangel Cortez

September 14, 1927 - February 7, 2022

Santos R. Cortez, Sr., 94, of Brady, passed away on February 7, 2022, in Helotes, TX. He was born in Paint Rock, TX to Pablo and Martina Cortez on September 14, 1927. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 24 years, Guadalupe R. Cortez. He is survived by his current wife of 41 years, Tomasita M. Cortez. He was an Army World War II veteran and a civil service retiree from the logistics department, Kelly AFB. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Santos also enjoyed gardening, visiting his friends, helping his neighbors and traveling with family. He was a member of the VFW Post 3234 and Saint Patrick's Catholic Church. Santos is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Domingo Cortez and Frank R. Cortez Sr. and son, Santos R. Cortez, Jr. Mr. Cortez is also survived by his children Albert R. Cortez Sr., Victor R. Cortez Sr., Leticia C. Ramirez (Ernest), Monica C. Aguilar (Roland), brother Tony Cortez (Mary), sister Frances Ramos, seven stepchildren, 15 grandchildren, 21 step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 39 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home in Brady, followed by th e rosary from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brady. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. Sincere thanks to the family and friends who came together to help Mr. Cortez over the past few years, we are forever grateful for your love and support. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady. Please view Mr. Cortez' online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com