Cyril Cortez

Been praying for everyone down there from up here in Illinois. I love Pappaw, honored to have known him and see his influence through my husband's faith every day!

I remember "Cortez" as we called him when I worked in the office of the bus company many years ago. He seemed very focused on his goals and a nice man. So sorry for your loss.

My grandfather was the greatest. He taught me about Jesus and gave me and my brother and sister a roof over our head. He gave me away in matrimony almost 20 years ago and I am so thankful he still knew who we were before he died. I know now he is in heaven and his mind is fully restored. I love you pappaw and will miss you.

Prayers and thoughts are going out to you Donna, Diane, and Cynthia. Uncle Whitney was a great man.
My sibblings and I send our love.
The Stella Thibodeaux Ardoin Family.

My sympathies go out to the girls and their families. Times like this are hard to face. May God Bless each one of you and bring you peace. I have fond memories of uncle Whit. I miss my aunt Lou.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Cyril Cortez our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Cyril. And to Cyril it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and...