Lorenza Cortez Robles, 84, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1930, in Austin, Texas. Jesse V. Robles was her beloved husband whom she married November 17, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas.
Being a great mother and housewife, Lorenza welcomed others into her home and blessed them with love and food. She was always ready to help solve your problems. Visiting the sick in the hospital and their homes was a showing of her very loving heart for others. Above all, she loved her God and church with all of her heart. Lorenza also helped manage apartments in Albuquerque.
Lorenza’s husband preceded her in death.
Surviving Lorenza are two sons and three daughters: Tony (Gloria) Robles, son, of Roswell; Janie (Manuel) Montoya, daughter, of Roswell; Esther (Joe) Soliz, daughter, of Roswell; Rosie (Lionel) Franco, daughter, of Roswell; Jesse Robles Jr., son, of Roswell. Also surviving Lorenza is one sister, Emma Benevidez of Lansing, Mich., Willie Cortez of Seminole, Texas, a chosen brother, also survives Lorenza. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren are left to carry on the legacy of Lorenza.
Upon the family’s request, Lorenza will have a private viewing and funeral service.
Those honored as pallbearers include Donny Montoya, Jesus Martin Bonnilla, Manuel Bonnilla, Mark Montoya, Joshua Soliz, and Jacob Soliz.
The family would like to give a special thanks to caregivers at Mission Arch Care Center for their special care for Lorenza.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
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