John "Martin" Cortez Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2020 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

John "Martin" Cortez Jr.

September 15, 1930 - June 19, 2020 (89 years old)

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

John "Martin" Cortez Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2020 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

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Brandon G Thompson Funeral Home

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John "Martin" Cortez Jr.

September 15, 1930 - June 19, 2020 (89 years old)

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

John Cortez Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Cortez Jr. of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, who passed away on June 19, 2020, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Cortez Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Azelie and John Cortez Sr.; and his siblings, Edwin Cortez and Doris Cortez. He is survived by: his wife Doris F. Cortez; his daughters, Darlene Ashwill (David), Colleen McCarrol and Sharon Whann (John); his siblings, June Faulkner, Clara Breda and Mark Cortez (Wanda); and his grandchildren, Kami Murry, Steven Drury (Connie), Shane Drury and Morgan Grinnell (Chris). He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brandon G Thompson Funeral Home



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