Mildred P. Cortez, 66, of Laramie, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Laramie on November 28, 1951 to John and Ofelia (nee Martinez) Cortez.
Mildred attended St. Laurence School until the 9th grade and graduated from Laramie High School in 1971.
Mildred was very diverse in many aspects of her life including, her jobs and hobbies. She loved reading and being in the sun. She enjoyed traveling on the motorcycle and camping with family and friends. Mildred had a green thumb, growing many plants, which she shared her joy of plants with family and friends, which many of them have in their household. She became known as “momma” to a vast amount of the community. She had a tremendous amount of love for her family, friends, and everyone that she met. She was a member of St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church and was an avid advocate for Veterans affairs.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Doug Jones; and her brothers, Randolph and Paul Cortez.
She is survived by her daughter, G. Rachelle Santistevan de Cortez and son-in-law, Jacey Willson of Wichita Falls, TX; her grandpuppy, Whiskey; her siblings, John (Leona) Cortez of Cheyenne, Jose “Tabby” Cortez of Cheyenne, Ruben (Christie) Cortez of Laramie, Gogi (John) Knowlton of Middleborough, MA, and Teri (Pat) Weber of Arvada, CO. She is also survived by her friend, Daniel Santistevan of Laramie; and her numerous extended family members.
Rosary Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Disabled American Veteran’s organization in Mildred’s name.
33 Comments To "Mildred P. Cortez"
#1 Comment By Carol & Steve Miller On April 13, 2018 @ 3:34 pm
Our thoughts are with you.
#2 Comment By Anonymous On April 13, 2018 @ 4:12 pm
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#3 Comment By Stephen Gonzales On April 13, 2018 @ 4:57 pm
May god bless you Mildred. Rest in peace. Stephen Gonzales
#4 Comment By Bobby Davies On April 13, 2018 @ 5:44 pm
So very sorry
She will be missed.
#5 Comment By Linda Devine On April 13, 2018 @ 6:55 pm
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all.
#6 Comment By Johnny Vasquez & Linda Niles On April 14, 2018 @ 4:13 am
Our love and prayers are with your family.
#7 Comment By Anonymous On April 14, 2018 @ 6:17 am
we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mildred. prayer are sent to you for your great loss. Doug and Robyn Guice and Sheree’ and Jon Nuss and family.
#8 Comment By Skeet On April 14, 2018 @ 8:03 am
During this time. There will be hugs. There will be tears.There will be people who don’t know what to say. And some who can still make you laugh. There will be pictures and keepsakes. Memories and stories Some you’ve heard. And some you could never hear enough.
There will be sorrow. There will be celebration. But most of all there will be love. The kind that never ends.
#9 Comment By Suzy Taylor On April 14, 2018 @ 8:33 am
Love and prayers to all of you
#10 Comment By Sue Nelson On April 14, 2018 @ 9:17 am
So sorry for your loss. Mildred and I had fun in our younger days. She was one of the first friends I made when I first moved to Laramie. Mildred and her family always welcomed me into their home.
#11 Comment By Paul & Karen Fanning On April 14, 2018 @ 9:23 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Mildred & a special hug for “Shorty”.
#12 Comment By Ed and Carol HixsonPortage On April 14, 2018 @ 9:52 am
Our thoughts are with you all i will miss her on facebook
#13 Comment By Arthur “Tudy” Padilla On April 14, 2018 @ 4:47 pm
My condolences to the family. RIP
#14 Comment By Jock & Betty Faris On April 15, 2018 @ 7:29 am
Goodbye sweet Lady. You were always one of my favorite people.
#15 Comment By Andy & Shannon Hofferber On April 15, 2018 @ 8:09 pm
Andy & Shannon Hofferber, so sorry to hear about your mom. Mildred, (your mom) made us feel like she knew us for yrs. We will miss her lots. Prayers Shorty. Love ya.
#16 Comment By Mike and Ellen Gashler On April 16, 2018 @ 7:23 am
I am so sorry to hear about Mildred. She was always such a sweet and loving person. Always smiling, and had a beautiful laugh.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless You
Ellen (Garcia) Gashler
#17 Comment By Rich Glover On April 16, 2018 @ 8:21 am
I will miss Mildred’s postings. She was one fine lady with a great soul. She treated me like family the day your Uncle Paul introduced me. Love to your family. Hugs to you all.
Rich Glover
#18 Comment By KELLY NAMIE On April 16, 2018 @ 8:28 am
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, so very sorry to hear of your loss.
#19 Comment By Katie Johnson On April 16, 2018 @ 10:27 am
So sorry for the loss of Mildred. She was a wonderful kind lady. She taught me how to make menudo. God rest her soul and I will pray for her and her family. Katie Johnson
#20 Comment By Victoria (Taylor) Enger On April 16, 2018 @ 11:00 am
My most sincere condolences and prayers for your family at this sad time in your lives. RIP Mildred!
#21 Comment By Joey and Dolores Garcia On April 16, 2018 @ 12:13 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of Mildred our thoughts and prayers are to your family RIP
#22 Comment By Ryan Fulton On April 16, 2018 @ 1:01 pm
Ruben, Christie and the Cortez Family,
Jo Ann and I are saddened to hear about Mildred. I remember her fondly when she was a student at LHS and from time to time seeing her in the community. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Ryan
#23 Comment By JACKI Bustos On April 16, 2018 @ 1:04 pm
Sending all our loves an hugs 2 u all…
I am so very sorry about your loss. I understand what u r going thru….
Jacki Bustos
Marvin Bustos
#24 Comment By Mike and Phyllis Mesa On April 17, 2018 @ 6:38 am
Our most sincere condolences to the family of Mildred. Her smile and friendliness will always be rembered. Our memories include motorcycle meets and the Sturgis rally. She was a beautiful person. May she rest in peace.
#25 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 2:09 pm
Teri, we are so sorry to hear about your sister. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil and Linda
#26 Comment By Levi and Julie Suazo On April 17, 2018 @ 5:30 pm
We are so sorry of Mildred being taken by our Good Lord. Our prayers and sympathy are with the Cortez family. Cousins, Levi and Julie
#27 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 6:06 pm
To the family of Mildred Cortez: We are so sorry for your loss. Mildred will truly be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Billy Gonzales and Jane Lentz Gonzales
#28 Comment By Toni Thompson (Hughes) On April 18, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your return home. You’re a beautiful soul and are now an Angel above watching all you love!
You were apart of my life for a long time and I’ll miss you dearly!!!
Love always
#29 Comment By Anonymous On April 19, 2018 @ 10:30 am
Our condolences from me and my family, I think we have lost a very special person, she will be in our thoughts and prayers to Mildred R.I.P. Danny and myfamily
#30 Comment By Jim and Rogene Peak On April 19, 2018 @ 1:36 pm
To the Cortez and Santistevan families, we were saddened to learn of your loss. We are not sure what to say in order to ease your pain and emptiness, but know that our hearts go out to your families. Please know that our love and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Find peace in knowing that others share in your loss.
#31 Comment By Robin On April 20, 2018 @ 9:51 am
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Mildred’s passing. May your memories comfort now and always.
#32 Comment By Mike Fluty On April 23, 2018 @ 2:39 pm
To the Cortez Family, we are so sorry to hear about Mildreds passing.. our love and prays go out to you. Always glad to see her, she was always so nice and had a smile on her face! Mike and Reggie Fluty
#33 Comment By Pat & Linda Flynn On May 12, 2018 @ 4:24 pm
Praying hope will dawn with each new day and with each sunset ….peace. With Deepest Sympathy.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary unit 14.