Gordon Benedict Cordes

Gordon Benedict Cordes born March 8, 1931, at the age of 88 departed this earth on Sunday August 18, 2019 to reunite and live eternally with the love of his life, Pearl Blanchard Cordes. Loving father of Eddie Cordes (Debbie), Gordon Cordes, Ricky Cordes (Gilda), JoAnn Dauenhauer, Tammy Kodiak (Jericho). Son of the late Theresa Wyman Cordes and Joseph Cordes. Proud and loving grandfather of Ellis (Tina) and Ricky (Jordyn) Cordes, Gary Becker, Cheyenne Kodiak, Jennifer Yaconi (David), Megan Dauenhauer, Kristin Cordes, Michel Lee (Justin), Alisha Comardelle (Marty). Also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, three sisters, Veronica, Mary and Lillian and many nieces and nephews who thought fondly of him and loved him dearly. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Natasha Cordes and four siblings, John, Paul, Theodore and Margaret.
Gordon served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 40+ years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Indivisible Friends Lodge No. 404 F & AM, New Orleans Shriners and a member of the American Legion. Gordon loved his family and friends, unconditionally.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1pm, Rev. Eugene F. Jacques, Celebrant. Interment Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans.
Visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 10am to 1pm. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .