Jeanette L. Cortez

Jeanette L. Cortez age 31 of Toledo, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2023. She was born in Toledo on October 28, 1991.

Jeanette loved to read and color and always had her books with her. All the kids enjoyed being around her because of her bubbly personality. She also enjoyed the beach, the outdoors and food. She will be dearly missed by all her friends and loved ones.

Surviving is her mother, Nannette (Chris Gutierrez) Oviedo; father, Raul Zapata; biological father, John Cortez; children, Elayjah, Jesiah, Valentino and Navi; siblings, Maricia, Bianca, Raul Jr. and Juan (Nito); grandparents, Rita Oviedo, Apolonio Zapata and Jon Cortez Sr.; aunts and uncles, Trina (Mike), Theodore III, Canela (Jimmy), Angie, Rebecca and Jacie (Tony); nieces, Nylaya, Gianna, Iyella, Amilliana and Ayshah. Also surviving are many cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Theodoro Oviedo Jr., Rosa Zapata, Virginia Cortez and cousin, Leandra Frankum.

Family and friends will be received at the Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 3-8 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Peter & Paul’s Church 738 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, OH 43609.