Gregorita “Gogi” Knowlton, 70, of Middleboro, MA, passed away on July 19, 2021 after a strong and brave battle with leukemia. She was born on August 16, 1950 to Juan Ignacio and Ofelia (Martinez) Cortez in Taos, New Mexico.
She grew up in Laramie, WY where she graduated from Laramie High School and the University of Wyoming in 1975 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. On August 23, 1975 she married John Knowlton in Laramie, WY. They moved to Massachusetts in 1983 where they raised their two children, Brett and Krista.
Gogi was a talented artist with a colorful, bold, and bright personality. Her beautiful smile would light up a room and her laugh would fill your heart. She loved to crack a joke or play a prank, especially on her children when they were young. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at her home in Middleboro, visiting her family out west, traveling to new places, and making new friends along the way.
Her skills and interests were endless. Gogi was a brilliant gardener, making the most beautiful flower arrangements with her bounty. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, crossword puzzles, and HGTV. She loved to dance to country music, play shuffleboard with her friends at the Elks Club, and attend live concerts. A mother, sister, teacher, friend, beekeeper’s wife, matriarch, the brightest light.
Gogi was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Ignacio and Ofelia (Martinez) Cortez; her brothers Randolph Cortez and Paul Cortez; and her sisters Sylvia Jones and Mildred Cortez. She is survived by her husband, John; her sister Teri (Pat) Weber of Broomfield, CO; her brothers John Cortez and Jose “Tabby” Cortez of Cheyenne, WY and Ruben Cortez of Laramie, WY; and her children Brett Knowlton of Middleboro, MA and Krista Knowlton of Boston, MA.
Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 a.m. MST, Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Paul’s Newman Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
To watch Gogi’s services on June 11th at 10:00 am MST please visit www.newmancenter.org
I remember Gogi fondly in high school with our shenanigans in art class and club trips to Denver art museum. Had not seen her since until I briefly lived in lander, Wy in 1981.....where she and John were owners /proprieters of their own liquor store. And after a few months of catching up--with much humor and wit....which she possessed and made me ( a cynic of outlandish size...) howl in laughter--they just up and told me of their leaving for Boston to do yet another package store. Never saw her again, but I still see her now and smile of her memory of such frank, pointed, sassy-and sometimes sardonic-....GREAT humor. God love her. ralph johnson jr
I am so very sorry to hear of Gogi’s passing. I remember her beautiful smile and loving personality. My deepest sympathy to all her family. Love & prayers, Cindy (Pilnacek-Bigelow) Lindley
Gogi was a precious, humorous person. I haven't seen her since she left Laramie, but she is one of those unique ones that stays with you. I am sorry for the family's enormous loss. Sybil Herzog Gallu
My thoughts go out to Gogi's family and friends. She was always very special and her friendship over the years was so meaningful and enduring. She gave us all moments to treasure with true unwavering friendship and kindness.
To Gogi’s husband and children, along with Ruben and the rest of the Cortez family I offer my sincere condolences for your loss. Gogi was a good friend and memories of her brings a smile to my face. May your memories of her get you through this difficult time. Steve Newcomb
I am so sorry to hear about go to I now resideMichigan, but lived in middleborough all my life and have no John and gogi since the early80s and both of them are very dear to my heart they were very good friends mine from the elks and I had work through John Hvac ing, they're very Exceptionally truly the best people you could ever know on this planet god bless you, go to god take you to fly with the angels and I know you will be looking down on your family and making sure that Not in harm's way May god bless you Roy Nelson junior.
John, Brett, and Krista, Gogi was a bright light and one of a kind. I enjoyed her many years ago. My heart is with all of you.
My sincere condolences to Gogi's husband and children and to you, Ruben, and your family. I read of her passing last year. Wish I could attend. Craig Newman
Ruben, Teri and each of the Cortez family, Dom and I send our deepest condolences to all of you. Gogi was one in a million. Love and hugs to you all.
Ruben and all of your family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gogi was a special person!!!
Ruben and Families, Gogi will be missed by oh so many. May God bless Gogi and all of her family.