Maria Ines Cortes

Birth date: Jul 23, 1938 Death date: Aug 19, 2025

Maria Inés Cortes, 87, of Alpine and El Cajon, California, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and devotion to her family. Born to Rosa Alvina Ariza de Sastoque and Rafael Sastoque on Read Obituary

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Jose Cortes

7w ago

To speak about my Mami is to speak about love. She was the heart of our family—the one who held us together, who reminded us of what truly mattered, and who made sure we always felt cared for.

Mami also loved vacations, but not because of the places we went. For her, the best vacations were the ones where the whole family was together. That was when she was happiest—surrounded by the people she loved.

She was patient and loving to a fault. Gentle, kind, and selfless, she gave her heart freely and put others before herself.

Her faith in God was her foundation. It gave her strength, guided her life, and was the gift she passed on to us.

To me, Mami was more than just my mother. She was my comfort, my example, and my safe place. She showed me what it means to love without limits, to live with faith, and to put family above all.

Though we will miss her deeply, I know her spirit lives on—in every meal we share, in every family gathering, in every act of kindness, and in every prayer.

Mami, thank you—for your love, your patience, and your endless devotion. We love you, and we will carry you in our hearts forever.

Carlitos Cortes

7w ago

Abuelita always made sure me and the rest of the grandkids were fed. I always looked forward to going to work at my Tia Marisol and Tio Doug’s because I knew Abuelita would take care of me, and everyone else, for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner some days!

I always remember her telling me to slow down when I eat… “mastica bien” is imprinted in my mind forever

Alyssa Piete

8w ago

Weeta is the most dedicated and compassionate abuela there ever was. She cared so deeply for all of her grandkids, and spent so much time helping raise us. I would not be the person I am today without her liveliness and acts of service for the people around her. No one would ever be hungry, lonely or without a $20 bill being slid their way. She was one of a kind.

Arielle Mcnutt

8w ago

My Abuela was the heart of our family. She was warm, caring, and always made sure we were taken care of—especially around the dinner table, where her love came through in every meal she cooked. To her, family was everything. She reminded us constantly of the importance of being there for one another, and she didn’t just love us grandchildren—she worried over us, prayed for us, cared for us like we were her own children.
Whenever we said goodbye, she’d bless us with “Que Dios te bendiga” or “Vaya con Dios,” always sending us off with her love and a prayer for our safety.
Just last week, as I walked my son to school, a crossing guard said to me, “Vaya con Dios.” And in that moment, I felt her with me—still watching over us, still blessing us.
Que Dios bendiga su alma. May God bless her soul.

Lina Cortes

8w ago

Some of our most cherished memories with Ines go back to when we first moved to San Diego in 1993, and later, when we began living together in El Cajon in 2001. From the very beginning, Ines welcomed us with open arms and became such a blessing in our lives, helping to raise our three children with love and care.
They adored their Friday night sleepovers with her and the countless meals she lovingly prepared. More than that, Ines was instrumental in nurturing their faith and set a beautiful example through the way she lived. Her love for them was truly unconditional.
Ines was a remarkable woman — a devoted wife, a caring mother, a proud grandmother, and a gentle great-grandmother. We love you deeply, Ines, and we miss you more than words can say.

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