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Joe Cortez Obituary
71 of Phoenix, passed away on December 21, 2015. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 9, 1944. Joe was a claims adjuster at State Farm Insurance Company for 30 years. Joe was the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Arizona for York Rite Masons 2008-2009). Joe is preceded in death by his father and mother Ruben G. Cortez & Cruz Cortez, his sisters Belia Drain & Lupe Olea, brother Ruben Cortez Jr, and grandson Chance Robichaux. Joe is survived by his wife Lei Lani Cortez, Daughters Mona Robichaux & Tanya Cortez, son Shawn Cortez, brother David (Janet) King, sisters Ana Lopez & Rebecca (Bob) Driskell, granddaughters Bethany Cortez and Natalie Cortez, grandson Travis (Maria)Robichaux, and great grandson Jonathon Robichaux, and a number of nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Sunday, December 27th from 6PM to 8PM and funeral Monday, December 28th at 10AM at Green Acres Mortuary 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale AZ. Contributions can be made to Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. in memory of SK Joe Cortez, REPGC for the State of Arizona, 1033 Long Prairie Road Suite 5, Flower Mound TX 75022-4230. For additional information and to send condolences visit www.greenacresmortuary.net.
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for Joe Cortez
January 11, 2016
Lei Lani, I am so sad to hear of Joe's passing. We had many good times at State Farm. Knowing you first at Prudential was a plus. I will remember you in my prayers. God bless you and your family. With deep sympathy, Judi Turner Pierce
Mike & Elaine Mriss
December 25, 2015
My condolences to Leilani and family. It is with a heavy heart that I say good by old friend. We remember so many good times in High school, like play in the band.Joe always said that if I try real hard, someday I would learn to play trombone.We had many good times. Joe helped me get a job at Good Sam hospital. When Elaine and I got married he was in the wedding party.We had lots of good memories.So I say again, good by old friend. God speed.
Leian Faulkner
December 24, 2015
Lani - saw Joe's obituary in the paper today and wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leian
Diane Hoover
December 24, 2015
My condolence to LeiLani and the family. I will miss Joe at the Masonic functions but know he will be looking down on us. I met LeiLani and Joe when I joined Beauceant and it was fun going to Supreme and we'd all have lunch or dinner together. Rest in peace - you've had a good life.
December 23, 2015
Condolences to Lei Lani and Family
Joe and I first met at Emerson School in 1955, We graduated in 1958 and attended PUHS. We were in the Concert Orchestra and the PUHS Band. I had the privilege of meeting Joe's future wife Lei Lani , she sat next to me in the trombone section. And yes Joe and I graduated in 1962. We both attended Phoenix College and shared many memories while we participated in the band. After college Joe and I entered the work force and went our separate ways. My thoughts were always with Joe a very good friend for many years.
Joe will certainly be missed.
Charles & Carol Gerbens
Crawfordsville, Indiana
December 23, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Family may you draw comfort from God's Love and from the Love and Support of Family and Friends to give you strength and peace during your time of sorrow.
Ray MacDonald
December 22, 2015
Condolences to Lei Lani and Family from Ray and Kathy MacDonald, El {Paso, Texas (NM York Rite and El Paso Beauceant) Joe will surely be missed.
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