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Cortney, Mary Claire Gagnon LA JOLLA -- Mary Claire Gagnon Cortney, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was native of South Dakota, former resident of La Jolla, California and current resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. Mary is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Elizabeth Cortney, Jane Ellen and Stephen Fuerch, Mary Denise and John Watts; sons and daughter-in-law, David William Cortney, James Bryan and Deidre Cortney; sisters and brother-in-law, Dolores and Erv Malec, and Jane Plossl; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis John Cortney; daughter-in- law, Karen Cortney; parents, Harold and Lydia Gagnon; and brothers, Jack, Harold, and Miles Gagnon. Visitation will take place at El Camino Mortuary, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92141, on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 2 pm until 4 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013 at All Hallows Catholic Church, 6602 La Jolla Scenic Rd., S. La Jolla, CA 92037 at 10:30 am. Interment in El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarity Hospice at 8116 One Calais Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809; or to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area at 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or www.alzbr.org. Please visit: resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Sep. 14 to Sep. 19, 2013.

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Patri Gast

September 15, 2013

Mary and John and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in my prayers. Patri

September 15, 2013

A beautiful woman. I'm sure she was like you, Mary.
Sweet and kind. So sorry about your sad time. Beverly Bailey

Patty Holland

September 13, 2013

Heartfelt and caring thoughts to you all at this difficult time.

September 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I have never seen such a devoted family as y'all were to your Mom. Sally

Judy and Bill Marrin

September 11, 2013

Dear Mary, Bill and I extend to you and your beautiful family our deepest sympathy.We truly loved your mom and enjoyed many happy times with her in LaJolla and Colorado.Our loving thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.Love and Prayers, Judy and Bill

September 11, 2013

Mary and Family, What a beautiful lady.
So sorry for your loss.
My love and prayers,
Claudia Whitney

Goldie Love LeBlanc

September 10, 2013

Mary:
I was so sorry to hear of Ms. Mary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

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11

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park

5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

Sep

11

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park

5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

Sep

16

Mass of Christian Burial

All Hallows Catholic Church

La Jolla, CA

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El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park

5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

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