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Barbara Mendez Cortez

July 25, 1979 ~ August 12, 2022 (age 43) 43 Years Old

Barbara Cortez Obituary

Barbara Mendez Cortez,  was a fun loving daughter, sister, wife, and aunt.    Graduate from Monterey  High School  May 22nd, 1998 in Lubbock, Tx.   She married Jesus Jr. Villalpando, on July 23rd, 2000 in Levelland.   They moved to Levelland from Whitharral.   Her hobbies going to the flea market in Lubbock, watching boxing, and her favorite football team San Francisco 49er’s and collecting 49er’s memorabilia,  cooking, and going out to eat at 509 Restaurant in Levelland and Montelongos Restaurant in Lubbock.   Barbara, shall be greatly missed by her family and close friends.

 

Proceeded in Death by:  Parents:  Alfredo and Audelia Mendez Cortez

 

Survivors:

Spouse of 22 years:  Jesus Villalpando Jr. of Levelland

Sisters:   Josephine (Fabian) Vasquez,  Oralia (Larry) Vidalurre, Blanca Mendez Ledesma, Gracie (Frederick) Harris, and Priscilla Cortez  all five of Lubbock, and Lucia Cortez of Lorenzo, TX

Brothers:   Ruben (Regina) Perez  and Michael (Cris) Castillo both of Lubbock and Phillip (Kristi) Cortez of Ropesville,  and Alfredo Cortez Jr. of West Virginia  

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
August 18, 2022

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Head Duarte Funeral Home
1402 Houston St
Levelland, TX 79336

Recitation of the Rosary
Thursday
August 18, 2022

7:00 PM
Head Duarte Funeral Home
1402 Houston St
Levelland, TX 79336

Funeral Service
Friday
August 19, 2022

2:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
316 E Washington St
Levelland, Texas 79336

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