Coping with Grief
We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
Ellinwood, KS
Francisco "Frank" Zamora Cortez Jr, 65, passed away at Ellinwood District Hospital on Sept. 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born in San Marcos, TX on July 13, 1959 to parents Francisco and Amelia (Zamora) Cortez. Frank graduated from Texas Tech University in 1983 after graduating he spent his career working in management at numerous hotels and restaurants. He married Connie Starns on April 10, 1990 in Wichita, KS. They have been residents of Ellinwood resident for 20 years.
Survivors include Wife, Connie Cortez; Mother, Amelia Cortez; Children, Erica (Chris), Frank ( Abbi) and Steven (Bethany); Granddaughters, Sophia, Olivia, Ingrid, and Aria; Brothers, Tony and Gilbert; Sisters, Mary Alice, Pat, Gloria, and Yolanda. Frank also leaves behind numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his Father, Grandparents, and Brother, Freddy.
Cremation will take place. Family will receive friends on Sept. 28th from 2-4 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested toward American Kidney Association in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Francisco "Frank" Zamora Cortez, please visit our floral store.