Irene Duplantis Cortez Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Irene Duplantis Cortez of Houma, Louisiana, born in Chauvin, Louisiana, whose life came to an end on August 1, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene Duplantis Cortez to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Mariano Joseph "M. J." Cortez, Jr.; her children, Ricky Paul Cortez and Patricia Bergeron; her grandchildren, Jill Elizabeth Cortez and Jason LeSage; her parents, Wiltz Duplantis, Sr. of Chauvin and Corrine Babin of Chauvin; and her siblings, Iry Duplantis Sr., Lois (Eris Hebert), Beatrice (Floyd Samanie) and Beverly (Junius Marcel).
She is survived by: her children, Brenda LeSage (Edmund) of Houston, TX, Jana O'Brien (Michael) of Willis, TX and Mark Cortez (Phyllis) of Carencro; her grandchildren, Michael Badeaux, Jr. (Dee Dee), Christi Badeaux (Russell Hebert, Jr.), Brian Badeaux (Jessica), Lindsey Cortez Palmer (Randy), Marcus Cortez (Brittany), Erin O'Brien Cullen, Alison O'Brien Molina (Jose'), Kaitlin O'Brien Aguilar (Benji), Sean O'Brien and Morgan Melancon (Charles); her great grandchildren, Haley Bunting, Datin Badeaux, Anya, Joshua, Alex Cullen, Isaac, Sophia Molina, Cheyenne', Cam, Cruz Palmer, McKlain, Brecc Cortez, Jayden Rose, Julianna Melancon and Karmela Aguilar; and her brother Wiltz "NuNu" Duplantis, Jr. of Thibodaux.
