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Gerardo Cortes Sanchez

October 3, 1965 — October 23, 2021

Marion, North Carolina

Gerardo Cortes Sanchez, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton.


He was born in Mexico on October 03, 1965 to Isaac Cortes Montes and Estela Sanchez Munoz.

Gerardo was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He owned and operated a bakery. He was always smiling and joking with his family and friends. A very caring man, Gerardo’s pride and joy were his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his uncle, Agustin Sanchez Munoz; and his aunt, Griselda Espinoza.

He leaves behind his companion of many years, Violeta Pina Betancourt; three children, Blanca Esthela Cortes (Sebastian), Gerardo Cortes, Jr. (Shidavia), and Juan Alberto Cortes Pina; five grandchildren, Sandra Magana Cortes, Jair Magana Cortes, Vanessa Magana Cortes, Sebastian Magana Cortes, Jr., and Lorenzo Kieth Cortes; and five siblings, Gilberto Cortes Sanchez, Humberto Cortes Sanchez, Rogelio Cortes Sanchez, Gloria Cortes Sanchez, and Ramiro Cortes Sanchez.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Visitation will again be held from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Murphy’s Chapel Cemetery.




Gerardo Cortes Sánchez, de 56 años, de Marion, Carolina del Norte, falleció el sábado 23 de octubre de 2021 en CHS-Blue Ridge en Morganton.

Nació en México el 03 de octubre de 1965 hijo de Isaac Cortes Montes y Estela Sánchez Muñoz.

Gerardo fue un gran trabajador y un gran proveedor para su familia. Poseía y operaba una panadería. Siempre estaba sonriendo y bromeando con su familia y amigos. Un hombre muy cariñoso, el orgullo y la alegría de Gerardo eran sus nietos.

Le anteceden en la muerte su tío, Agustín Sánchez Muñoz; y su tía, Griselda Espinoza.

Deja atrás a su compañera de muchos años, Violeta Pina Betancourt; tres hijos, Blanca Esthela Cortes (Sebastian), Gerardo Cortes, Jr. (Shidavia) y Juan Alberto Cortes Pina; cinco nietos, Sandra Magana Cortes, Jair Magana Cortes, Vanessa Magana Cortes, Sebastian Magana Cortes, Jr. y Lorenzo Kieth Cortes; y cinco hermanos, Gilberto Cortes Sanchez, Humberto Cortes Sanchez, Rogelio Cortes Sanchez, Gloria Cortes Sanchez y Ramiro Cortes Sanchez.

La familia recibirá amigos el jueves 28 de octubre de 2021 de 17:00 a 19:00 horas. en Beam Funeral Service.

Se llevará a cabo un funeral el viernes 29 de octubre de 2021 a las 3:00 p.m. en el Servicio Funerario de la Capilla de Viga. El velorio se realizará nuevamente de 2:00 a 3:00 p.m., una hora antes del servicio. Seguirá el sepelio en el cementerio de Murphy's Chapel.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Beam Funeral Service & Crematory

2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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Visitation

Friday, October 29, 2021

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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Friday, October 29, 2021

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2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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