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Mr. Margo Cortez died Monday, December 9, 2002 in Albuquerque at the age of 83. Mr. Cortez was part owner of Brewer Specialties. In 1970 he received the Colonel Aid de Camp from the staff of the Governor of New Mexico, David F. Cargo. He was also the captain of the ushers at the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Therese Catholic Church. He was a considered a beloved honorary grandfather to many. Mr. Cortez is survived by his wife, Betty (Negrita) Cortez of the family home; son, Arnold J. Cortez and wife, Donna of Rio Rancho; beloved sister-in-law, Della Tafoya; brother, Albert J. Cortez and wife, Flora; his twin sister, Tomasita Chavez; sisters, Angie Gurule and husband, Luciano, and Margaret Armijo and husband, Luis; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Cortez will be held on Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Lucero, Carlos Rodriguez, Paul Cortez, Vincent Gurule, Lee Armijo and Anthony Cortez. Honorary pallbearers will be Erik Hickman, William Hoskobec, Vince Cordova, Ray Lucero, George Lucero, Ray Silva, Dan Archuleta, Mike Ruiz, Frank Ruiz, Donald Montoya, Earl Santillanes, Albert Molinar, Adolph Lucero, Roger Madrid, Simon Chaves, Bobby Jaramillo and Robert Cortez. A Rosary for Mr. Cortez will be recited on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at St. Therese Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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