Claudio I. Cortes, 46, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mr. Cortes is preceded in death by his mother-in-law; Maria Esther Vicharelli.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years of marriage; Virginia J. Vicharelli, children; Giancarlo Grijalva and Ella Camille Cortes, parents; Gerardo Cortes and Bertha Castruita, sister; Aymee Yared (Saul Gomez) Cortes, nephew; Dylan Villa, brother; Gerardo Cortes and parents-in-law; Victor Vicharelli and Copitzi Vicharelli; as well as other family members and friends that will greatly miss him.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory. Cremation services will be held at a later date.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.