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Tadeo Cortez

October 28, 1943 - December 14, 2015

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Obituary For Tadeo Cortez

Tad was born on October 28, 1943 in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. He passed away at Points West Hospice in Grande Prairie, AB on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the age of 72 years, surrounded by close family.

Tad completed his medical degree at the University of the East in Manila, Philippines where he also met his wife Eloisa. He practiced medicine for approximately 10 years in the Philippines. Tad and Eloisa moved to Canada in 1978 where he continued his career as a Respiratory Therapist at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB. He retired 18 years later.

Tad was a genuine, gentle, always smiling and down to earth man. His hobbies included swimming, reading, and singing, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He also loved to watch professional Tennis and Basketball with his son Matthew.

Tad was the President of the Grande Prairie Filipino Association for several years, a proud member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir, and in 2013, organized a local Philippines Typhoon Relief Fund to help the Philippines.

Tad will be remembered for being friendly and caring, for his faith in God, and for helping anyone in need.

Tad will be sadly missed by his wife Eloisa; son Matthew; niece/ daughter Ethel and family; Brian, Katrina, and Casey Lowe; brother Jun (Dida) Cortez of San Jose, California; Ira and Chris Stanley and family; Michael and Julienne Batac and family as well as many other extended family members.

He was predeceased by his parents Maria and Bernabe Cortez.

A Prayer Vigil will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 7:00pm, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St).

The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Father Remi Hebert C.Ss.R presiding.

Memorial donations may be made in Tad’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (9805 97 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8B9).

Services

20 Dec

Prayer Service

19:00 PM

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church - Grande Prairie , Get Directions »
21 Dec

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

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  • June 24, 2021

    Wood Phyllis

    Dear Eloisa & Matthew, My sincere sympathies to you in the loss of your wonderful husband and father. I will always remember what a kind person he was and I know he will be greatly missed by so many people. I pray that all the happy memories you made together will confort you during this sad time. Phyllis Wood social worker

  • June 24, 2021

    Kaczor Lindsey

    Eloisa & Matt, Eloisa, you have been on my mind constantly since I first heard of Tad being in the hospital.I am so so sorry to hear about Tad! My heart breaks for you my girl! Stay strong in these difficult times & may you find peace in knowing that Tad is no longer suffering. He is in a better place now. Thinking of you both! Hugs from PWL. Please let me know if there is anything at all that you need! Lindsey, Dorey, Ethan, & Mason Kaczor

  • June 24, 2021

    Morgan Doreen

    So very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and be with you during this very difficult time in your life.

  • June 24, 2021

    Doll Carol Anne

    My deepest sympathies to the Cortez family during this difficult time. Tad was a very sweet and caring man. He always had a smile on his face and never said an unkind word to anyone. I know he will be greatly missed.

  • June 24, 2021

    RECEPCION Amelia

    Sorry for the loss of a very kind loving Doctor . He will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest I n peace.

  • June 24, 2021

    MacDonalf Helen

    My condolences to all of Tad's family. He was a kind and friendly man. I remember him from working at the QEII and from singing in the choir at St. Joe's. My prayers are with you at this sad time. Helen

  • June 24, 2021

    Argao Leah

    Sending love and prayers from our family. Tad was a lovely man and I have many memories of our time together in gp as part of the Filipino assoc. Wishing you strength during this hard time

  • June 24, 2021

    Montojo Myrna

    We will keep you in our prayers for his son and his wife, and extended family. From the Montojo family, give our condolences.

  • June 24, 2021

    Tang Kevin

    Deepest sympathies to the Cortez family ... Uncle Tad was a tremendous, caring person; his presence in the community was one of my highlights of growing up in Grande Prairie. Rest In Peace Uncle Tad

  • June 24, 2021

    Szakacs Wendy

    I didn't know Tad was sick. I'm so sorry to hear of him being ill and his passing. I loved working with Tad as an RT and loved his kind and gentle way. He was so good to his patients and. Coworkers. Wishing you peace as you move forward and especially this Christmas season. Love Wendy and Kevin Szakacs. xo

  • June 24, 2021

    Cooke Colleen

    Eloisa we were away when Tad passed away so we are so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of the Lord be with you now and always

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