June 05, 1924 - July 10, 2021
Ruben Avalos Cortez Sr. passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico on June 5, 1924 and after visiting Lodi as a “Bracero worker” he immigrated to Lodi with his young family in 1959. He worked for many area farmers, and worked at Lodi Super Mold, Valley Tow-Rite, Pacific Coast Producers, and Tri Valley Growers.
He attended Bear Creek Community Church and enjoyed large family gatherings. He drove until the age of 92 and his favorite pastime was mowing the pasture on his riding mower.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years Estela, his six children: Rosario and her husband Rafael, Piedad, Ruben Jr. and his wife Michelle, Carmen and her husband Michael, Michelle and her husband Francisco, and James and his wife Marina, along with 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Over the course of 97 years he passed on much wisdom, touched many lives, and will be missed by many.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday July 26 , 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Bear Creek Community Church located at 11171 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cortez family.