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Cyril Cortez Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA-A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 7, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Pike Thomas officiating. Interment with Honors presented by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2012 with a Vigil included at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.
Cyril was born on February 27, 1925 in Lawtell, LA and passed away on January 3, 2013 in Shreveport after a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Shreveport, LA and a retired professional bus driver. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of Children of Light Prayer Group. He was an avid LSU Fan and enjoyed driving the LSU Band to the games. He was a WWII Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Azelata Cortez; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Dianna Brown; Donna Lollar and husband, Kenneth; Cynthia Babson; grandchildren, Kenneth Brown and wife, Laurie, Karen Culverhouse and husband, Jason, Rebecca Johnson and husband, Harold, Chance Lollar and wife, Candie, Donnie Lollar and wife, Dona, Jerry Joseph Rodrigues Jr., and Dana Adkins; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy "Dottie" Cortez.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Lollar, Harold Johnson, Kenneth Brown, Jerry Joseph Rodrigues Jr., Donnie Lollar, Chance Lollar, Wyatt Lollar, Easton Lollar and Morgan Brown.
The family extends appreciation to the Guest House staff for their loving care of Mr. Cortez.
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Laurie Brown
January 7, 2013
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!
Faye Hahn Teekell
January 6, 2013
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.
Rebecca Johnson
January 6, 2013
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.
Wayne Clark
January 5, 2013
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.
Wanda Whittington
January 5, 2013
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.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
January 5, 2013
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 selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. Cyril, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Cyril's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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