Obituary of Marie Jennifer Cortez

Marie Jennifer Cortez unfortunately took her own life on March 17, 2024 at the age of 48.

She is survived by her son Alex, her mother Nancy Muir (John, deceased, 2001) and brother Brian. Marie will be missed by aunts and uncles Robert Muir (Elizabeth), Linda Sharman (Richard), Paul Slater, Janet Slater (Peter), Mary Van Der Pryt (Bob), her cousins Michelle (Bill), Stephen (Megan), Lisa, Jennifer (Daryl), Laura, and special friend Tim Brady, Marie will also be remembered by the family of the late John Bak, his daughter Sheila Hunt and her children Ethan, Aidin, Tyla, extended family members and her loving dog Bella.

Predeceased by her grandparents Alex Muir, Wilma (nee Gough) Muir, Reg Slater and Margaret (nee Neeve) Slater.

Marie ran her own painting business, she had a great passion for art and art history.

Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the St. Marys Legion, 66 Church St. N. St. Marys on May 4, 2024 from 2 – 4 pm with Words of Remembrance at 3 pm

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association or Stratford Perth Shelterlink.