Lucy “Chita” Lopez Cortez

Lucy Lopez Cortez, 96, of Corona, California, passed away on April 12, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born June 26, 1926, in Corona, the daughter of Silvestre Gonzales Lopez and Calletana Perez. Lucy was a Homemaker; she lovingly cared for her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church for many years. Surviving are her children, Rosie Cortez Silva (Frank), Hortencia Cortez Herrera, Linda Cortez Murillo (Luciano), Reuben Cortez (Louisa Flores), Virginia Cortez Dominguez (Victor), Felix Cortez, Cecilia Cortez Hurst, Michael Cortez (Shaylene Stukey), David Cortez (Lisa Lopez), Daniel Cortez (Kathy Figueroa), Ramona Cortez Simon (Jesse), 35 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and Lucy also leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces and cousins that she loved dearly. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Daniel Cortez, her sons-in-law, Richard Herrera, Ben Hurst and grandchildren, Marilyn Cortez and Rick Herrera. Lucy will be remembered for being a great woman of faith and a prayer warrior, who loved her husband, her family, babies and puppies. She will be greatly missed. Extended Family and Friends are asked to join Lucys children for Viewing and Services on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:00 am with mass beginning at 10:30 am, all at St. Edward Catholic Church, with Rev. Andres T Lino Salinas officiating. Interment will follow in the Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery, Corona, California. Visitation St. Edward Catholic Church 417 W. Grand Blvd. Corona, CA Friday 4/28, 10:00 am - 10:30 am Cemetery Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery 1125 Rimpau Ave. Corona, CA 92879 Friday 4/28, 11:45 am Mass St. Edward Catholic Church 417 W. Grand Blvd. Corona, CA Friday 4/28, 10:30 am - 11:30 am