Rafael Cortez, 85, of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Felicitas; loving father of Irma (Mario) Orozco, Patricia (Ruben) DeLuna, Hector (Diana), Adrian (Octavio) Perez, and Rafael; dear grandfather of Eduardo, Mauricio, Mariana, Francisco, Nathalie, Cynthia, Daniela, and Vanessa; cherished great-grandfather of Julian and Jaslene; fond brother of Avelino (the late Julia). Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Thursday, December 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at St. Jerome Church 1709 W. Lunt Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 on Friday, December 19th for a funeral mass at 12:00 noon. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500