Annalexia U Cortez

Annalexia (Anna) was born in Elko, Nevada, to Rafael and Nicole Jacobo. Anna had three siblings: Angelycia, Gabriel Cortez, and Rosalina Jacobo, who was also her best friend. Since she was a little girl, Anna loved all sports, with basketball becoming her biggest passion. She played on many of the PAL basketball teams and at Elko High School through her junior year. Anna loved to cook, bake, dance, and make people laugh uncontrollably. Baking became another one of her many passions.

Anna had the biggest smile with the deepest dimples that could light up a room. She was so full of life and had the biggest heart, able to put a smile on anyone's face. Her sweet, funny, and loving personality left a mark on everyone she came into contact with, even if they were strangers.

Anna struggled with her self-esteem, confidence, and mental health from a young age. Her goal in life was always to make everyone feel special, happy, loved, and beautiful, even when she struggled to feel that way about herself. That was until she met the love of her life, Wynnter Ike. There was something special about this girl that reignited Anna's spark, shine, and love for herself.

Anna's life ended way too soon, leaving us all devastated. She is so loved and will be forever missed. As a family, we promise to never let her memories or spirit fade, and she will never be forgotten. She is forever in our hearts.

Annalexia Unique Cortez 11/19/2002 – 06/20/2024