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Portrait of Rafael Cortez

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Rafael Cortez

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January 11, 1953 – January 24, 2026

Lived 73 years

Angelus Rosedale · Los Angeles, California

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The world Rafael knew

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1953

Born January 11

1953

Birthday

1957

Rafael was 4 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik

1969

Rafael was 16 when "Sesame Street" debuted

1971

Rafael was 18 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida

1989

Rafael was 36 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series

1995

Rafael was 42 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film

2004

Rafael was 51 when Facebook was launched

2016

Rafael was 63 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures

2022

Rafael was 69 when ChatGPT was released to the public

2026

Passed away January 24, age 73

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Elba Cortes 28w

Fruits of love

My daddy loved to garden and here he is showing off one of the watermelons he harvested. I love you daddy and will do my best to continue helping my momma tend to the plants you left us.

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Plot: E19

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