Diego Fernando Cortes' Obituary
Diego Fernando Cortes, 50, Ocala, Florida passed away on March 31, 2021 in Ocala, Florida. Diego was born on September 6, 1970 in Mount Kisco, New York to his parents Fernando Cortes and Colette Ghyslaine (Desurmont) Cortes. He and his family moved to Florida in 1985 from Mount Kisco, New York. Diego was a Pizza Chef working at DeMarco Pizzeria in Ocala, Florida. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala, Florida. Diego enjoyed playing a great game of pool, but most of all being surrounded by loving family and friends. He is survived by his loving mother: Colette Cortes of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two brothers: Sebastian Cortes and his significant other, Gwen Chen of Berkeley, CA and Fernando Cortes and his wife Erica of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two nephews: Colin Cortes and Chase Cortes. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.
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