Michael J. Cortez

September 15, 1943 — July 8, 2025

Michael J. Cortez, 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:30 am on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands, LA.

He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Cortez; daughter, Sherry Luquette (Michael); grandchildren Michelle Hart (Joshua), Dustin Luquette (Brittni); great grandchildren, Avery, Ashton, Brayden, Dalton and Ava Luquette and sister, Gloria Peyregne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcellus and Mable Cologne Cortez.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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