Elizabeth Juarez Cortez

Elizabeth Juarez Cortez passed away on December 29, 2010. Born in Los Angeles, CA on November 8, 1920, Elizabeth was born to Panfilo & Dionisia (Morales) Juarez. She was married to Johnny Martinez Cortez in Washington State on August 10, 1942.She grew up in East Los Angeles and attended Euclid Avenue Elementary, Hollenbeck Middle School, and Roosevelt High School. After living in Los Angeles she then moved to Compton. Then in 1969 she moved to Whittier where she has lived ever since. She liked to read, crochet, sew, do crossword puzzles, attend church, and being an avid basketball fan, she loved watching the Lakers play.Elizabeth is survived by her five children, Elizabeth Jr, Mercedes, Armando, Steven, Diana; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her younger sister Carmen De La Rosa. She has always enjoyed being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including younger sister Carmen De La Rosa. She always told us that we were her pride and joy.A Vigil will be held on Wednesday Evening, January 5, 2011 at 7PM at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 13935 Telegraph Road, Whittier. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday morning, January 6, 2011 at 10AM at St. Gregory. Services provided by White-Emerson Mortuary, Whittier.