Florentina M. Cortez

Florentina M. Cortez, 92, of McKinney, Texas went to be with our Lord on October 16th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Florentina was born in Mexico City, Mexico on October 16th, 1932, to Panfilo Murillo and Cayetana Ramos. She grew up in Salamanca, Guanajuato.

She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who was always available as needed offering advice, support, wisdom and love.

She worked in several factories, a hospital, and a nursing home. As a friend and neighbor to many, she made herself available and assisted them with whatever they needed. Her pleasant personality was contagious to everyone she met.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Florentina. Her passion was quilting, gardening, and recycling whatever she could use in many ways. Praying the rosary daily was a ritual she never gave up.

She was preceded in death by her infant child, parents, brother, and sister.

Florentina is survived by her daughters, Ester Juarez (David), and Maria Wieczorek (Rod), her grandsons, Adrian Juarez (wife), Nik Vasquez (wife), and granddaughter Nikole Lopez (husband), her 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, along with countless friends who felt her warmth and generosity.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.