Daniel H. Cortez, 56 of Munster, IN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth Theresa Puente-Cortez; daughter, Christina Cortez; son, Matthew Cortez; siblings, Rosa (Jesse) Cazares, Sara (Ruben) Cendejas, Raquel (Salvador) Cendejas, Elvia Franzese, Maria (Nicholas) Gallardo, JoelContinue Reading
Daniel H. Cortez, 56 of Munster, IN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth Theresa Puente-Cortez; daughter, Christina Cortez; son, Matthew Cortez; siblings, Rosa (Jesse) Cazares, Sara (Ruben) Cendejas, Raquel (Salvador) Cendejas, Elvia Franzese, Maria (Nicholas) Gallardo, Joel (Elsa) Cortez, Marlene (Roberto) Madrigal; many nieces and nephews; Godchildren, Pedro Cortez, Jessica Puente and Isabella Puente; faithful companion, Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Luz (Hernandez) Cortez.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Thursday from 9:30-10:00 am at the church. Entombment will be at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN.
Dan was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle who will be missed by everyone who knew him. His hobbies included drag racing, car collecting, watching NHRA, riding his Harley Davidson, and loved driving his corvette. He was a former employee at Olympia Fields Hospital.
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Min and Myrna Carating
left a message on January 11, 2024:
Hector Honzalez Morales
left a message on January 10, 2024:
My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Dan since our early years in school. God bless. Rest in peace my friend.
Gail Sherman
left a message on January 10, 2024:
To Marlene & Family-Words cannot express my sadness for your loss-May God comfort and heal each and everyone My heart and prayers are always with you
Florist's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Gail Sherman. Send Flowers
Franciscan Health Spiritual Care
left a message on January 10, 2024:
Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers are with you. May God's Grace console you and give you Peace. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
The Spiritual Care Department of Franciscan Health Dyer/Munster.
Whiting Refinery Fed Credit Union Board of Directors & Staff
left a message on January 10, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Whiting Refinery Fed Credit Union Board of Directors & Staff. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dr Robert h moll
left a message on January 10, 2024:
My sincere sympathy and condolences to
Daniel’s wife and family! Requiem in pace. In Heaven
Kathy Duckett
left a message on January 9, 2024:
I am so sorry or your loss. I worked with Danny at St James in Chicago Heights. He was always so nice and so helpful. Such a nice man. He will be missed.
Kathy Duckett
Marisol, Ryan, Ethan & Augustus
left a message on January 9, 2024:
We love you and wish we could be there with you.
White Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Marisol, Ryan, Ethan & Augustus. Send Flowers
The Gallardo & Madrigal family
left a message on January 9, 2024:
With deepest sympathy,
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by The Gallardo & Madrigal family. Send Flowers
Carlos Adriana and Nico Martinez
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Carlos Adriana and Nico Martinez. Send Flowers
Olivia, Juan, and Diego Mercado
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tia Liz and family. -Tio Dan, I will always remember your smiles, hugs, and texts. We love you all,
Be My Love Bouquet with Red Roses was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Olivia, Juan, and Diego Mercado. Send Flowers
Adriana, Marisol, Anthony, Martin, Ryan & Grandkids
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Forever in our hearts, we love you Uncle Danny. Keep racing up there!
Rose Garden Heart was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Adriana, Marisol, Anthony, Martin, Ryan & Grandkids. Send Flowers
Lilia Barrientes
left a message on January 9, 2024:
My beloved brother-in-law, rest in piece.
Divine Grace 50-Bead Rosary was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Lilia Barrientes. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on January 8, 2024:
For my friend Marlene's brother
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Daniel Cortez . Plant a Tree
Adriana and Martin
left a message on January 8, 2024:
Dear Aunt Liz, Christina, and Matthew,We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Florist's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Adriana and Martin. Send Flowers
Augustynski family
left a message on January 8, 2024:
For a dear friend
White Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Augustynski family. Send Flowers
Rolando ruiz
left a message on January 8, 2024:
Como describir una bonita amistad que me brindo daniel sin conosemerme en 1997 sienpre te recordare con toda la sonrisas que lo caracterisaban grasias por todas tus en señanasas por tu amistad incondisional sienpre te recordare // conpadre de tu amigo chonpiras
Elizabeth
left a message on January 8, 2024:
To the love of my life I love you so much honey please always be with me honey. I love you baby your wife, Elizabeth.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Min and Myrna Carating
left a message on January 11, 2024:
Hector Honzalez Morales
left a message on January 10, 2024:
My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Dan since our early years in school. God bless. Rest in peace my friend.
Gail Sherman
left a message on January 10, 2024:
To Marlene & Family-Words cannot express my sadness for your loss-May God comfort and heal each and everyone My heart and prayers are always with you
Florist's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Gail Sherman. Send Flowers
Franciscan Health Spiritual Care
left a message on January 10, 2024:
Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers are with you. May God's Grace console you and give you Peace. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
The Spiritual Care Department of Franciscan Health Dyer/Munster.
Whiting Refinery Fed Credit Union Board of Directors & Staff
left a message on January 10, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Whiting Refinery Fed Credit Union Board of Directors & Staff. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dr Robert h moll
left a message on January 10, 2024:
My sincere sympathy and condolences to
Daniel’s wife and family! Requiem in pace. In Heaven
Kathy Duckett
left a message on January 9, 2024:
I am so sorry or your loss. I worked with Danny at St James in Chicago Heights. He was always so nice and so helpful. Such a nice man. He will be missed.
Kathy Duckett
Marisol, Ryan, Ethan & Augustus
left a message on January 9, 2024:
We love you and wish we could be there with you.
White Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Marisol, Ryan, Ethan & Augustus. Send Flowers
The Gallardo & Madrigal family
left a message on January 9, 2024:
With deepest sympathy,
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by The Gallardo & Madrigal family. Send Flowers
Carlos Adriana and Nico Martinez
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Carlos Adriana and Nico Martinez. Send Flowers
Olivia, Juan, and Diego Mercado
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tia Liz and family. -Tio Dan, I will always remember your smiles, hugs, and texts. We love you all,
Be My Love Bouquet with Red Roses was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Olivia, Juan, and Diego Mercado. Send Flowers
Adriana, Marisol, Anthony, Martin, Ryan & Grandkids
left a message on January 9, 2024:
Forever in our hearts, we love you Uncle Danny. Keep racing up there!
Rose Garden Heart was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Adriana, Marisol, Anthony, Martin, Ryan & Grandkids. Send Flowers
Lilia Barrientes
left a message on January 9, 2024:
My beloved brother-in-law, rest in piece.
Divine Grace 50-Bead Rosary was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Lilia Barrientes. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on January 8, 2024:
For my friend Marlene's brother
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Daniel Cortez . Plant a Tree
Adriana and Martin
left a message on January 8, 2024:
Dear Aunt Liz, Christina, and Matthew,We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Florist's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Adriana and Martin. Send Flowers
Augustynski family
left a message on January 8, 2024:
For a dear friend
White Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Daniel Cortez by Augustynski family. Send Flowers
Rolando ruiz
left a message on January 8, 2024:
Como describir una bonita amistad que me brindo daniel sin conosemerme en 1997 sienpre te recordare con toda la sonrisas que lo caracterisaban grasias por todas tus en señanasas por tu amistad incondisional sienpre te recordare // conpadre de tu amigo chonpiras
Elizabeth
left a message on January 8, 2024:
To the love of my life I love you so much honey please always be with me honey. I love you baby your wife, Elizabeth.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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