Friends and family,

With a heavy heart, we must announce that Russell and Melissa Cortez passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2022. Russell and Melissa were wonderful parents who touched the lives of, and supported, everyone who knew them. They leave behind their children, Ashley and Frank Cortez.

This devastating news has come unexpectedly for the family, and we are not prepared for the high cost of funeral services; however, we want to give them the memorial they deserve. We’re asking for donations to cover joint funeral expenses and allow our family to say their last goodbyes. Ashley and Frank are left with the family home and cannot financially maintain it on their own at this time, and your donations would allow them to continue covering the expenses.

Know that your support means everything to us as we navigate through this painful time. Nothing has prepared us for this immense feeling of loss and sorrow.

Funeral details to follow once the family knows more, and this GoFundMe page will be updated as information comes in.