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CORTEZ -- William John "Bill" Cortez, age 72, of Rio Rancho, peacefully joined his beloved Jesus in Heaven, Good Friday, April 10, 2009. Billy was born and raised in Santa Fe, was a graduate of St. Michael's High School and attended Xavier University. Bill, a financial planner, was president of Cortez and Associates. He belonged to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 6696, and Assembly 1905 where he held many offices while in the Order. Bill is survived by Maria, his wife of 10 years; son, Robert Cortez; daughter, Celia Cortez Gentner and husband Tom; step-daughters, Maureen Curtis and husband Tom, and Christine Ancalmo and husband Mauricio; grandchildren, Erin and Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie P. and Lucy Cortez. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, in Rio Rancho. A Committal Service will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Monday, April 20, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Please visit our online guest book for William at RememberTheirStory.com. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Thu April 16, 2009