William Cortez Williams, age 57, of Lincoln, died Saturday, April 14, 2012.  Cortez was born August 18, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA to Isaac and Mary (Myers) Quarells.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and was enlisted in 1973 and honorably discharged in 1980. 

He is survived by his wife: Audrey Williams of Lincoln, step children: Aubrey Hammer of Scottsdale, AZ.  Bridgett and Kevin Casteneda of Lincoln.  5 Grandchildren, 3 Great grandchildren.  His mother: Mary Quarells of Lincoln, Sisters: Vet Myrick and Linda George both of Lincoln.  Shelly Lobo of Houston, TX.  Step brothers: Mark Lawson of Bremerton, WA and Isaac Quarells of Lincoln.  Mother-in-law: Donna Anthony of Lincoln.  Preceded in death by: Father: Isaac and Sister: Rene Quarells.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in Wyuka Funeral Home.  Graveside services with military honors will be held at Wyuka Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Wyuka Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until service time.

Memorials may be left for the family.