DUCKWORTH, Esperanza C. of Forney, born August 4, 1944, passed away April 1, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steve Duckworth, brothers, David Cortez, Richardo Cortez, & Ricky Cortez; father, Ed Cortez, Jr.; sister, Margaret Cortez. Survived bymother, Esperanza Cortez;children, John Anthony Duckworth, Ricky Duckworth, Adam Duckworth, Gina Duncan & husband, Ray; grandchildren, Dusty, Alyssa, Sommer, Haley, William, Garrett, Steven, Justin; great grandchildren, Shandon, Kylee, Payton & Carmen Duckworth; brothers, Eddie & wife, Rita, Roy & wife, Cynthia; sister, Lola & husband, Victor; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Service will be 12:00Noon Thursday April 5, 2012 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.