Pablo Sales Cortez Jr.'s Obituary
On September 24, 2022 Our Heavenly Father opened His arms to welcome His Son, Pablo Sales Cortez, Jr. in eternal rest along with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.(Manabat) Pablo Sales Cortez, Sr., sister Fran Stripsky, grandson Ikaika R. Dall, and youngest son Corey-Williams A. Cortez, who suddenly passed away on August 30, 2022. May they ALL be in eternal rest with Our Heavenly Father.
Pablo was born March 01, 1935, 87 years ago on the island of Kauai in Kapaa. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii Pablo attended St. Patrick's School, was a graduate of St. Louis High School Class of 1953 and attended Chaminade College. Pablo worked at McCabe, Remy and Hamilton as a stevedore and a wharf clerk. Pablo retired after 46 years of dedicated service.
Pablo was a loving and devoted husband of 67 years to Clara-Anne Cortez. Survived by daughters, Crystal A. Cortez-Dall and Charisse Solomon (Vincent), sons, Pablo S. Cortez, III, Carlton-Wade E. Cortez, and Clifton-Ward A. Cortez. Loved by sisters, Loretta Bednorz, Patricia Eason and brother Warren Cortez. Along with 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, countless nieces, nephews, uncles and aunties that completed His extended family.
Pablo's spirit and humor touched many and will be truly missed by all.
Pablo's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Diamond Head Mortuary. 10:00am-12:30pm with luncheon to follow at 1:00pm.
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