Albert “BUDDY” Anthony Cortines of San Antonio Texas, left this life and was peacefully called home to our Lord on December 9, 2025 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert F. Cortines, and Louise Stefanagge Cortines, aunt Rose, and grandmother Enriquetta Stefanagge born in Venezuela. His beloved sister, Rosemarie Jarzombek-Stout (the late Ray Jarzombek, and the late Harry Stout). His surviving brother Lance (the late Lois) Cortines. Steven (Lisa) Cunningham. His nephews and nieces. Ray Anthony Jarzombek (Carlos F. Gonzalez), Terri Stout (Tod Quick), Randy Matthew Jarzombek (Gabino Estorga), James (Olacia) Planckaert, Lois (Troy) Barnette, Blaze (Misty) Cortines, Aaron (Larissa) Cortines. Numerous grand‐nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death, his Beloved Bonnie Mauch, with whom he found his cherished second family. Her children, the late Sherry (Kenny) Schrader, Ronald (Winona) Mauch, Howard (Karen) Mauch, Kerry (the late Howard) Goodall and numerous grandchildren.

Buddy had many close and life long friends that he shared experiences with and considered them very much his brothers and sisters as well.

Special Thanks to the many Doctors, Specialists and Medical Professionals that cared for Buddy over the last years. Very Special Thanks to Irma Smith who helped care for Buddy this last year.

Buddy was well known during his high school years, for his performance on the Football Team at Poe and Highlands high school. During those years, beginning with SoapBox Derbys, Buddy fostered an interest in auto racing that led him to a career in the IHRA and NHRA, where his early achievements included several winning races, and in 1964 his most prestigious award as holder of the British Crown. Buddy raced cars in the US, and Mexico in 1967 and told many notable stories about the first BAHA 1000 race adventure. Buddy remained fascinated with cars, throughout his life, building and repairing autos for years. Over many decades, Buddy was a Driver, a Mechanic, a master of Barter, and finally a Rancher. After he retired, Buddy went to Europe to drive in the Fiat, BMW, and Rolls Royce rally completing a 100 year recreation of the original race. An avid hunter, Buddy travelled to Alaska, British Columbia, Montana, New Mexico, Texas and on horseback and ATV's in Colorado where he spearheaded his most memorable hunting trips with his father. He loved to fish and spent years of his time on the water in Rockport and the bays. It’s been said that Buddy travelled more of the world on nothing than anyone else. The friendships he created everywhere lasted him a lifetime.

SERVICES

Friday February 20, 2026

at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church

1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, TX. 78233 Phone:(210)532-6309

Rosary at 12:00 pm

Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 pm

Celebration of Life Memorial and Reception follows at 1:30 pm at the Activity Center on property.

Burial at a later date,

San Fernando Cemetery #2 , Private service for the family.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

For personal acknowledgement, use the guestbook at bluebonnetfuneralchapel.com

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