Gregory H. Cortez Jr.

May 31, 1941 - March 15, 2021

Gregory H. Cortez, Jr., age 79 of Houston entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1941 to Gregory, Sr. and Amelia Cortez in Houston, TX. Gregory is preceded in death by his Father Gregory Cortez Sr, Mother Amelia Cortez, Son Steven, Sister Juanita, Sister Mary, Sister Theresa, Granddaughter Jaclyn, Grandson Jason. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Helen Mares Garcia Cortez, Son Gregory III and wife Olga, Son Isaac and wife Doris, Son Mark, Daughter Veronica, Daughter Elizabeth, Daughter Noemi, Son Joseph and wife Olga, Daughter Elsa. He has 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. His Brother Thomas and wife Lupe, Brother Robert and wife Linda, Brother Roger and wife Lupe, and Sister Carmen. And many friends and family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home, Houston, Texas with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm. This Saturday, April 10th is the mass in memory of my Dad at 11 am. Please join us in honoring his memory. Saturday, April 10, 2021 Mass 11 am - 12 pm St. Patrick's Catholic Church 4918 Cochran St, Houston, TX 77009 Reception to follow 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm TJ Sokol Reception Hall - Large Building 1314 W Patton St, Houston, TX 77009 For the safety of all guests, gatherings at our facility will be limited to 80 family members and guests. Individuals at increased risk, sick or not feeling well should not attend the service. Please visit https://www.moralesfuneralhome.com/covid-19-updates/ for COVID-19 updates and regulations. All services are under the care of Morales Funeral Home. For any questions or concerns regarding the services for Gregory Cortez, please contact Morales Funeral Home at (713) 223-1167.