Maria Louise Cortinez, 95, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, March 1st, she boarded the glory train after a job well done by raising 11 children, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Maria was born in El Paso, TX on January 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Genoveva (Barela) and Estanislado Chavez.

She was the widow of Nash Cortinez, they were married on February 6, 1984 in Ordway, CO.

She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

She is survived by;

Son Espiridion Diaz, of La Junta, CO;

Daughter Celia, wife of Jesus Berumen, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Son Simon, husband of Martha Diaz, of Las Vegas, NV;

Daughter Juanita, wife of Noe Ramirez, of Pueblo, CO;

Daughter Julia Diaz, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Daughter Felipa, wife of Herman Gallegos, of Perryton, TX;

Son Tony Diaz, of Denver, CO;

Sister Jane Gabaldon, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Sister Patsy Zarate, of Wyoming;

She is also survived by 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 2 Daughters: Rita Espinoza and Victoria Apodaca; 2 Sons: Henry Diaz & Alfonso Diaz; Grandson: Michael Anderson; Great - Grandaughter: Regina Ohnick.

A Rosary Service will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 7th with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 7th at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO with Fr. Paul Ekeh officiating. There will be no viewing as cremation has been effected. Inurnment will be in the Valley View Cemetery Rocky Ford, CO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.