Monica Torres Cortez was 37 when she died on March 26, 2017, in Allen, Texas. Born September 23, 1979, in Panorama City, California, she is survived by daughters Jewelee Marie Cortez and Emmalee Elizabeth Cortez, parents Gloria Davila and John Torres, sister Jessica Torres, brothers John Torres and Michael Marquez, and grandmother Maria Guadalupe Davila. A visitation took place April 10, 2017, at Guerra Gutierrez J.T.

Oswald Mortuary in San Fernando, California, followed by a funeral mass April 11 at San Fernando Mission Rey Chapel and burial at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Available notices focus on obituary and funeral arrangements and do not describe the cause of death or any investigative or legal developments.

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