CORTI-SMITH, Kathy


Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from May 15 to May 25, 2011 - Kathy Corti-Smith passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Mohave Valley, Ariz. For over 30 years, Kathy worked in the medical field in the tri-state area as a nurse, casemanager and CNO. Kathy was a kind woman who was always willing to help others, a true caregiver. She will be greatly missed, but is forever in our hearts. Kathy is survived by husband, William Smith; two daughters, Lisa Jacquez Alcantara and Tina Jacquez Reeves; two grandchildren, Austin Reeves and Kaitlynn Reeves; parents, Mario and Eileen Corti; five brothers; three sisters; and her beloved Chihuahuas. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Desert Lawn, 9250 South Ranchero Lane, Mohave Valley, Ariz. After the services, family and friends are welcome to gather to celebrate Kathy's life and share memories at the Willow Valley Club House, 549 Gordon Drive, Mohave Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kathy's name to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (tnbcfoundation.org).