IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joe L.

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Cortez

February 4, 1940 – January 8, 2018

Obituary

Joe L. Cortez, passed away January 8, 2018. He was 77 years old. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas to his parents Luciano and Ernestina Cortez on February 4, 1940.
Proud U.S. Army Veteran and Father. He will be deeply missed by all of those fortunate enough to have known him.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, his brother Javier Cortez, and an infant daughter Josephine Cortez.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, a beloved companion Shirley Faucett; a son Joe Cortez, Jr.; daughters: Janella Rodriguez (Rene), Jovana Guidry (Brian); grandchildren: Desirae Mitchell (Patrick), Ashley Rodriguez, Aaron Hernandez, Serena Hernandez, Isaiah Hernandez, Miranda Cortez, Mia Cortez; great-grandchildren: Jayce Rodriguez and Rebecca Mitchell.
Visitation for Joe will begin Thursday, January 11, at 12 noon with a Chapel Service to be held at 12:30 p.m. at Guardian Funeral Home. Burial will follow that same afternoon at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors to be rendered there.
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Services

Visitation

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January
11

Guardian Funeral Home and Cremation Services

5922 Crosstown Access Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78417

Starts at 12:00 pm

Prayer Service

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January
11

Guardian Funeral Home and Cremation Services

5922 Crosstown Access Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78417

Starts at 12:30 pm

Burial

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January
11

Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery

9974 IH 37 Access Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410

2:00 - 2:30 pm

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