Aurora Delgado Cortez, 85, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 surrounded by her family and holding the hand of her loving husband at her home.
She was born on August 31, 1937, to Reymundo and Hilaria Delgado in Deming. Aurora graduated from Deming High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Baudelio, on April 9, 1961. After raising her three girls, she returned to work retiring from Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home as the Dietary Supervisor in 1993. She was a member of St Ann’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Baudelio R. Cortez, of the home; 3 daughters, Rosa and her husband William Brown of Fairfield , TX, Patricia Cortez Juarez of Deming and Yolanda and her husband David Fabian of Albuquerque, NM; her grandchildren, Jessica Rios, Christen Baize, Marisa Juarez, Robert Cortez, Tori, Tylor and Travis Fabian; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Ponce, Taylor and Parker Baize; her sisters, Celia Abalos, Connie Ponce and Stella (Ruben) Alba, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Aurora was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lilia Renteria.
Serving as pallbearers will be William J. Brown, David W. Fabian, Robert M. Cortez, Tylor L. Fabian, Travis L. Fabian, and Nathaniel E. Ponce. Honorary pallbearers are Bryan Baize, Brianna Reyes, and Bryan Maynes.
Visitation will begin Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 5 o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with the recitation of the holy rosary beginning at 6 led by Deacon Richard Maynes. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Aloysius Orekie, pastor will officiate.
The family of Aurora Delgado Cortez would like to thank Ambercare Hospice for their support in their time of need especially Deeandra, Yvonne, and Edna.
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