Joshua Aaron Cortez, 17, of Ft. Collins passed away on November 9, 2017. Joshua was born on October 17, 2000 in Ft. Collins. Joshua was a Junior at Poudre High School where he was a varsity football player and varsity wrestler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing working on cars and trucks, and welding.
His family includes his father Joseph Cortez; his mother, Kelly Cortez, who passed away with him on November 9; a sister, Amanda; a brother, Matthew, and twin brother, Timothy.
Viewing will be held 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 20 at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. The Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, Wellington, Colorado. Please visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to send the family online condolences and read Kelly and Joshua's full obituary.